Google today announced the introduction of updated file sharing features that will make it easier for Android users to send files to iPhone users . The Quick Share feature is already compatible with Apple's AirDrop feature on select Android devices, but Google says the feature will expand to Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, Vivo, Xiaomi, and HONOR devices in 2026.
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On Android devices that aren’t AirDrop compatible, Quick Share can be used to create a QR code that can instantly share content with iOS devices over the cloud. QR code sharing is rolling out to all Android devices starting today and will be fully available over the next month.
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Google also says it plans to bring Quick Share to 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, a feature that the two companies were required to implement under the European Digital Markets Act. While Apple implemented the feature in iOS 26.3, Google says it will be available on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices in 2026.
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The transfer process will allow you to transfer your eSIM, passwords, photos, messages, apps, contacts, and Home screen layout wirelessly from an iPhone to an Android device. Google has also implemented similar tools to simplify the transition between an Android device and an iPhone.
