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Android’s AirDrop-style sharing explained in plain English

Android now has its own answer to Apple’s AirDrop, and it finally works across the iPhone divide as well as between laptops and tablets. At the center of this is Quick Share, a built in feature that ...
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The AirDrop-to-Android expansion is finally happening: Here is what to expect

Android's native support for AirDrop is expanding, with Pixel 9 and 9 Pro already gaining cross-platform sharing support. Google plans a wider rollout to more Android phones, including devices from ...
TalkAndroid

AirDrop Finally Works on Pixel 9, But Google Left One Model Out

In November 2025, Google and Apple finally established a connection with Quick Share (formerly Nearby Share) and AirDrop on ...
Lifehacker

AirDrop Now Works With Android

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...
Android Authority

PSA: You'll need this new app to make Quick Share compatible with AirDrop

Quick Share is finally compatible with AirDrop, allowing file transfers between Android and Apple devices. The feature is rolling out first to the Pixel 10 series and requires the new “Quick Share ...
Naija Gist - Latest

Google Brings AirDrop to Android But Only One Device Gets It First

The company has introduced a new upgrade that allows Android’s Quick Share to interact with Apple’s AirDrop, starting with the Pixel 10 series. You know the awkward moment when someone asks, “Can you ...
Computerworld

Will Apple block Google’s AirDrop Integration?

File sharing between smartphones has long been restricted by platform. The surprising news is that Google has figured out how to use AirDrop to exchange files both ways between its own Pixel Android ...