It’s finally happening: Android users everywhere are about to get their own AirDrop-style sharing—on every phone, and not just if you own a Pixel. And you have a little help from Europe (and maybe even your vacuum cleaner) to thank for it.
Quick Share and AirDrop: A Long-Awaited Universal Handshake
Google has confirmed that its Quick Share feature—formerly exclusive to the Pixel 10 lineup—will be available across the entire Android ecosystem starting in 2026. This isn’t just good news for Google fans: it’s the result of partnerships with multiple device manufacturers, finally bringing a seamless sharing experience to a much broader range of devices.
This big reveal came during a press briefing held in Taipei, where Eric Kay, Vice President of Android Engineering at Google, explained that the company’s goal is to maximize compatibility between Quick Share and Apple’s AirDrop. While only Pixel 10 users have been able to
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