Samsung is finally unlocking the AirDrop feature on Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. Starting with the latest flagship phones, cross-platform sharing compatibility will be rolled out to a range of Galaxy devices sequentially.

AirDrop support lets Galaxy S26 users share files with Apple users via Quick Share. Google first brought it to the Pixel 10 series, then expanded it to the Pixel 9. Now, Samsung is bringing the feature to its Galaxy lineup.

Before the S26 launch, a screenshot of the feature’s interface was leaked. However, the feature wasn’t actually available on the devices. Later, Samsung confirmed that AirDrop support will be available soon for the Galaxy S26 series.

In Samsung’s words, Galaxy’s AirDrop feature makes it easier for users to share content between devices using Quick Share. It resolves a long-standing file-sharing issue that Android and Apple users have faced for years.

Availability begins today, starting in South Korea. The following wave of expansion will cover more regions, including Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan.

Samsung just teased that more devices are eligible for this AirDrop update. The exact models and launch timeline are undisclosed. We need to wait for another Samsung announcement regarding AirDrop support for older phones.

Google made Quick Share functional with AirDrop. It was assumed that Apple could fix the loophole and break this functionality. Apple didn’t so (yet), and is likely to keep AirDrop for Androids alive to comply with regional laws.

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