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Leak Points to AirDrop-Compatible File Sharing on Samsung Galaxy S26

Google has begun rolling out cross-platform file sharing on Pixels through a Play Store component, suggesting wider Android support.

Samsung Galaxy S26 to support AirDrop file sharing with Apple devices
AirDrop compatibility could be available to older Samsung phones with the One UI 8.5 update

Overview

  • A screenshot shared by tipster @chunvn8888 appears to show Galaxy S26 settings describing transfers with Apple devices via AirDrop.
  • Samsung and Google have not confirmed AirDrop compatibility for the Galaxy S26 series.
  • Reports say Apple recipients must set AirDrop visibility to Everyone, and Galaxy users must enable Quick Share to receive from Apple devices.
  • Google introduced AirDrop interoperability on Pixel 10 in 2025 and has since expanded the feature to the Pixel 9 series.
  • Qualcomm has hinted the capability will reach non-Pixel Android devices, with some outlets speculating Samsung could extend it to older models through a One UI 8.5 update.