Qualcomm confirms Android phones with Snapdragon processors—including Samsung’s flagships—will gain cross-platform file sharing with iPhones in a future update.
Cross-Platform File Sharing Is Coming
Android’s Quick Share is about to get a major upgrade. According to Qualcomm, Android smartphones powered by Snapdragon chipsets will soon be able to send files to Apple devices via AirDrop.
- The move follows Google’s recent integration of Quick Share with AirDrop on the Pixel 10 series.
- Qualcomm has now confirmed that the feature will not remain Pixel-exclusive, and will extend to other Android devices running Snapdragon chips.
That includes top-tier Galaxy phones like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 7, giving Android users a long-awaited ability to share files seamlessly with iPhone users.
What Qualcomm Said
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Qualcomm stated:
“Quick Share on Android smartphones with Snapdragon chipsets will work with AirDrop once the feature is enabled in the near future.”
This means that Qualcomm-powered devices will soon support direct file transfers between Android and iOS, eliminating the need for workarounds like email, cloud storage, or third-party apps.
Will Exynos and MediaTek Devices Get It Too?
While Qualcomm’s confirmation is great news for Snapdragon device owners, it doesn’t clarify whether phones with Exynos or MediaTek chips—including some Samsung models—will get the same feature.
- It’s likely the feature doesn’t require specialized hardware, so other chipsets could be supported.
- However, there’s no official confirmation from Google or Samsung on that front yet.
If support does become universal, Quick Share could evolve into a true Android ecosystem standard, much like AirDrop on Apple devices.
How It Will Work
The feature first appeared on Google’s Pixel 10 series, delivered via a Google Play System update.
- Once enabled, Quick Share can detect nearby iPhones running AirDrop and transfer files without needing apps or cables.
- Integration is designed to be frictionless, requiring just a few taps to send photos, videos, and other media.
This means the same update method could be used to bring AirDrop compatibility to other Android phones, including those from Samsung, OnePlus, and Xiaomi.
When Will It Launch?
There’s no official release date yet, but Qualcomm has said it’s coming “in the near future.”
- Given Google’s initial rollout to Pixel devices, the expansion to Snapdragon phones could happen via an upcoming Play System update.
- Users should watch for new system-level updates in the coming weeks or months.
Why It Matters
This update could finally solve one of the biggest pain points in the Android-iOS experience: file sharing.
- AirDrop has long been a major advantage for iPhone users—especially in mixed-device households and workspaces.
- Quick Share gaining AirDrop support levels the playing field, making Android more competitive and removing a key reason to stay within Apple’s ecosystem.
Qualcomm confirms that Quick Share will soon support AirDrop on Android phones with Snapdragon chips, including upcoming Galaxy devices like the S25 Ultra. The update, first seen on Pixel 10, could roll out via Google Play System updates, offering seamless file sharing between Android and iPhones.
