Snapdragon confirms Quick Share to AirDrop for Android users soon

New Delhi: Google’s plan to bring easier file sharing between Android and iPhone has taken another big step, and it is no longer limited to Pixel phones. Qualcomm has confirmed that the new cross platform Quick Share to AirDrop feature will be coming to Snapdragon powered devices. The confirmation came through a short post on X, and it signals a major shift in how Android and iOS devices might communicate in the next few months.

I have had so many moments at events where someone with an iPhone asks me to send a video and I end up hunting for cable or WhatsApp compression tricks. This update feels like a fix for that everyday struggle. And the fact that it will work on a wide range of Android phones makes it even more interesting.

Also Read

X rolls out new transparency tool showing users’ country of origin

Voter list update scam explodes nationwide—Here’s what you must never share

Delhi’s dazzling glow from space: ISS ranks it with Tokyo, Singapore and São Paulo

Google already said during the Pixel 10 reveal that Quick Share would soon be able to send files to iPhones. The Pixel 10 series is the first to get this integration. The surprise came when the official Snapdragon account quoted Android’s announcement and wrote, “Can't wait for people to use this once enabled on Snapdragon in the near future.”

This small line confirms two things. One, the feature is not tied to Google’s own Tensor powered phones. Two, a whole lineup of Snapdragon devices could soon join the party. That means file sharing with iPhones from a OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi or Nothing phone might finally feel natural. At least that is the hope.

Qualcomm did not share exact timelines or specific models. Many expect the rollout to begin with newer flagships and trickle down over time. There is also a chance that the update arrives on more than phones. Tablets, laptops and Chromebooks already ship with Quick Share, so cross platform sharing could stretch across categories.

For years, iPhone and Android users have handled file sharing differently. AirDrop has been a big convenience inside the Apple ecosystem. Android users mostly relied on Quick Share or older tools like Nearby Share. With Apple adding RCS support in iOS 18 and Google opening Quick Share towards iPhones, the gap between the two platforms is shrinking.

I remember trying to send a 4K clip to a colleague from an Android phone last year during an event in Goa. After two failed attempts, I gave up and sent it through Drive. This new system could avoid that kind of frustration in the future.

A few things remain unclear. MediaTek and Samsung have not shared their plans yet. Google’s original announcement hinted that more partners would join later, so wider support is likely. But Snapdragon’s confirmation is the first solid sign that the feature is expanding fast.

For now, the feature works only on Pixel 10 models.