Samsung added AirDrop support to Quick Share on Galaxy S26. Here's how it works and what security risks cross-platform file sharing may carry.

The update to Android's QuickShare function rolls out in the US later this week.

Samsung Electronics Co.’s latest smartphones can share photos, videos and other files with iPhone owners using Apple Inc.’s AirDrop, marking a new level of compatibility between the industry rivals that would have been unthinkable a few years ago.

Samsung Electronics has introduced cross-platform file sharing between its Quick Share feature and AirDrop, allowing Galaxy S26 users to exchange files with iPhones for the first time. Previously, these systems operated separately despite both using Bluetooth-based proximity sharing.

Q: Could you explain the dangers of credit cards in your Apple Wallet and AirDrop? A: A viral video on TikTok last year declared the dangers of having AirDrop activated on iPhones, while other videos pointed to Apple Pay as another security risk.

AirDrop is a convenient feature that allows you to wirelessly share files, photos, videos, and more between Apple devices. It uses a combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to create a peer-to-peer connection, allowing quick and easy transfers without the need ...

With AirDrop support coming to Quick Share, users will be able to send and receive files between Galaxy, iPhone, iPad, and Mac without any third-party app requirement.

Google has found a way for Quick Share to play nicely with AirDrop, paving the way for the new sharing method.