Samsung Galaxy users may soon get a simpler way to share files with iPhone users, as Google expands its new cross-platform Quick Share feature beyond Pixel devices.
The feature allows Android users to send files directly to nearby Apple devices using AirDrop. Google announced the move in November 2025 and said it would begin with the Pixel 10 series before expanding to more Android phones.
Android Police has now reported that Samsung phones are expected to join that rollout. If that happens, Galaxy users would be able to send photos, videos and other files to iPhones, iPads and Macs without relying on messaging apps, cloud links or third-party tools.
At present, Google’s own support page still limits the feature to Pixel 9 and later devices, with the Pixel 9a excluded. Google says the Apple device must have AirDrop set to “Everyone for 10 minutes” for the transfer to work.
Samsung has not yet updated its official Quick Share documentation to confirm the new Apple-compatible option for Galaxy phones. Its current Quick Share page still describes sharing to iPhone users through QR codes or contact-based links, which suggests the broader rollout is either still in progress or has not yet been fully documented by Samsung.
If Samsung support goes live, it would address one of the most common frustrations between Android and Apple users, especially in workplaces, schools and social settings where people often use different devices. AirDrop has long been one of Apple’s strongest convenience features, while Android users have had fewer direct options when sending files to iPhones.
For Samsung users, the update would be more than a minor software tweak. It would make file sharing faster in real-world situations, especially for people who regularly work across both ecosystems. That includes journalists, students, business users and content creators who often need to move media or documents quickly between nearby devices. This is an inference based on the feature’s stated purpose and current sharing limitations.
What remains unclear is when Samsung users will get the feature. Google has said expansion to more Android devices is planned, but neither Google’s support page nor Samsung’s Quick Share page currently gives a firm Galaxy rollout date.
