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Google is widening one of the most practical bridges between Android and Apple devices, and the change matters most for people who move files every day. With Quick Share now integrating with AirDrop on more phones, transferring photos, videos, and documents is becoming much closer to the simple experience Apple users already know. The shift removes a common friction point between the two ecosystems. Users no longer need to rely on cables or third-party apps when sending files across platforms, as long as their devices are on the supported list and the right sharing settings are enabled. Supported devices are expanding across major brands Google says the feature is already available on a growing set of Android devices from Samsung, Pixel, HONOR, OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo. Among Samsung models, support includes the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S25 Edge, Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7, and Galaxy Z TriFold. Pixel users also get broad coverage, with compatibility extending across the Pixel 10 Series, Pixel 9 Series, and Pixel 8a. Other devices in the current lineup include the HONOR Magic V6, OnePlus 15, Xiaomi 17T Pro, OPPO Find X9 Series, OPPO Find N6, and Vivo X300 Series. How the cross-platform transfer works The integration allows iPhone users to send files directly to Android phones that support Quick Share. Android users can also send files to iPhone in a process that closely mirrors AirDrop between Apple devices. To make the transfer work, Android users need to turn on “Share with Apple Devices” in Quick Share settings. On the iPhone side, AirDrop must be opened in the “Everyone for 10 Minutes” mode so the devices can detect each other. A faster path for work, study, and content sharing Once both devices are visible, files can be passed in just a few taps. The process does not require a data cable or an extra app, which makes it easier for users who switch between Android phones, iPhone, iPad, and Mac during the day. That broader compatibility could be especially useful for professionals, creators, and students who often need to move large files quickly. Instead of sending items through email, messaging apps, or cloud uploads, the transfer can happen directly between devices. Alternative option for phones that are not yet compatible Google is also offering a backup route for Android devices that do not yet support the direct integration. Users can generate a special QR code to share files through a cloud-based method. It is not as immediate as a direct Quick Share transfer, but it gives unsupported devices another way to send files across platforms without falling back to more complicated manual methods. Google says more devices will be added over the coming months, including the Motorola Razr Fold 2026, OPPO Find X8 Series, and HONOR Magic8 Pro. Source: id.mashable.com

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