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Snapdragon Phones Will Soon Get AirDrop-Compatible Quick Share Support

Qualcomm has confirmed that Snapdragon phones will soon support AirDrop-enabled Quick Share.

Published By: Shubham Arora | Published: Nov 25, 2025, 07:32 PM (IST)

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Google’s move to bring AirDrop support into Quick Share is now expanding beyond the Pixel lineup. The feature, which enables seamless wireless file transfers between Android and iOS devices, is confirmed to be coming to Snapdragon-powered smartphones in the near future. This could make cross-platform sharing far more accessible for Android users who are not on the Pixel 10 series. news Also Read: Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra May Arrive In India By March 2026, Specs Leak Ahead Of Launch

AirDrop Support in Quick Share Rolls Out Beyond Pixel

Last week, Google announced that AirDrop compatibility had been added to Quick Share, but only for the Pixel 10 series. This includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. All these models run on Google’s in-house Tensor G5 chipset and are currently the only devices with access to the new interoperability feature. news Also Read: iOS 27 Leaks: Apple Prepares Two Big Upgrades For Next Year

Google did say more Android phones would receive the update later, but an exact rollout timeline was not shared. Soon after the announcement, Qualcomm’s official Snapdragon account posted on X, hinting that support is coming to Snapdragon devices as well. The post mentioned that the company “can’t wait for people to use this once enabled on Snapdragon in the near future”, confirming that testing is already underway. news Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S25 5G Gets a Massive Price Cut on Flipkart: Don’t Miss Out on this Deal

How Cross-Platform Quick Share Works

With this update, Android users will be able to send files directly to iPhones using AirDrop’s Everyone for 10 minutes mode. Google says the process is straightforward: users can open the content they want to send, tap Share, and choose Quick Share. The system then establishes a peer-to-peer connection with nearby Apple devices running AirDrop.

Importantly, Google highlights that the transfer method does not rely on any form of workaround or server routing. This means the data stays between the two devices and is never logged on external systems, addressing a common concern about cross-platform transfers.

Security Tested by Third-Party Firm

Google states that Quick Share’s new interoperability has built-in safeguards to prevent data leaks. To verify this, the company worked with security firm NetSPI for independent penetration testing. The assessment reportedly found the Quick Share-AirDrop system to be secure and even “notably stronger” than other similar implementations.

More details about the update timeline for Snapdragon devices are expected in the coming weeks, but the confirmation alone signals a major shift in Android-iOS file sharing going forward.