Qualcomm has confirmed that Android’s new cross-platform file-sharing capability will not remain exclusive to Google’s Pixel 10 lineup. In a post shared on X, the company announced that support for Quick Share–to–AirDrop transfers will be introduced to Snapdragon-powered devices “in the near future.”
Since the majority of Android smartphones worldwide rely on Snapdragon processors, this update is expected to bring AirDrop compatibility to most Android devices sometime next year.
Google first unveiled the feature earlier this week, revealing that Pixel 10 users can now send and receive files directly with Apple devices through AirDrop.
The process requires Apple users to make their iPhone, iPad or macOS devices discoverable to anyone, after which Pixel 10 smartphones can initiate transfers via Quick Share. File sharing works in both directions, enabling AirDrop users to detect Pixel 10 devices when set to receive.
Qualcomm’s announcement significantly broadens the scope of this feature, suggesting that it will extend long beyond Google’s own hardware. Once the update rolls out, a wide range of Snapdragon-powered smartphones—including Samsung Galaxy devices, OnePlus phones, Nothing handsets and numerous others—will gain the ability to share files with Apple devices through a unified system that bridges the long-standing gap between the two ecosystems.
While Qualcomm did not clarify which devices will receive the update first or provide a specific rollout timeline, the company also did not rule out introducing support for other device categories, such as tablets and laptops.
This development comes at a time of increased cooperation between the Apple and Android ecosystems. Apple recently announced that iOS 18 will support RCS messaging, adding improved cross-platform communication to its devices. Combined with the upcoming file-sharing improvements, these changes mark a notable shift toward reducing the limitations and friction that have historically separated iPhone and Android users.
