Google today announced the introduction of updated file sharing features that will make it easier for Android users to send files to iPhone users.
Quick Share already supports Apple’s AirDrop feature on some Android devices, but Google says the feature will expand to Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, and HONOR devices in 2026.
On Android devices not compatible with AirDrop, Quick Share can be used to generate a QR code to instantly share content with iOS devices via the cloud.
The QR code sharing feature is rolling out to all Android devices starting today and will be fully available next month. Google also says it plans to make Quick Share available in apps like WhatsApp in the near future.
Google says it also worked with Apple to make it easier to switch from an iPhone to an Android device, capabilities that both companies had to implement under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. While Apple implemented this feature in iOS 26.3, Google says it will be available on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices in 2026.
The transfer process will allow eSIM, passwords, photos, messages, apps, contacts and home screen layout to migrate wirelessly from iPhone to Android device. Google has also implemented similar tools to simplify switching between an Android device and an iPhone.
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