Samsung is making file sharing between Android and iPhone much simpler with a new Quick Share update on the Galaxy S26 series. The feature allows users to send photos and files directly to Apple devices, eliminating the need for third‑party apps.
For years, sharing files between Android and iPhone users has been unnecessarily complicated. Whether sending vacation photos or a quick document, people often relied on WhatsApp, email, or other apps. Samsung now aims to solve this problem in a straightforward way.
The company confirmed that its new Galaxy S26 lineup will begin receiving the AirDrop‑like Quick Share feature on March 23 in South Korea, with expansion to the US, Europe, Japan, and Southeast Asia later in the week. The update will be available on the Galaxy S26+, Galaxy S26 Ultra, and eventually more Galaxy devices.
The feature won’t be enabled automatically. Users must go into Quick Share settings and activate the “Share with Apple devices” option. On the receiving end, iPhones must have AirDrop set to “Everyone,” and Galaxy devices need similar visibility settings for successful transfers.
This isn’t entirely new for Android. Google introduced a similar feature on Pixel phones last year. However, Samsung bringing it to the Galaxy S26 series means far more users will gain access, given the brand’s global reach.
Samsung says the update is part of its broader effort to make Galaxy devices work better across ecosystems. In practice, this means fewer headaches when sharing files between Android and Apple users — a common scenario in homes, offices, and social circles.
How It Works
Once updated, Galaxy users can send photos, videos, and files directly to iPhones and Macs using a process similar to Apple’s AirDrop. The steps are simple:
- Open Quick Share.
- Look for nearby Apple devices.
- Tap to send.
No cables or extra apps are required, making the experience seamless.
Samsung has confirmed that more Galaxy devices will receive the feature, though exact timelines remain unclear. If it eventually reaches mid‑range phones, Quick Share could become a standard way of transferring files in markets where both Android and iPhones are widely used.
