A bunch of Android phones now support AirDrop
A significant number of Android phones have recently gained support for AirDrop functionality. Google announced this expansion in a blog post, highlighting the compatibility of its Quick Share feature with various devices. This feature allows users to wirelessly transfer files to nearby devices, including those from Apple.
- ▪The list of Android phones supporting AirDrop has increased considerably.
- ▪Quick Share allows for wireless transfer of photos, videos, documents, and links via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
- ▪The feature works not only with Android devices but also with Apple's iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:12:31 +0000 |
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Home > Tech A bunch of Android phones now support AirDrop You get AirDrop! You get AirDrop, too! By Stan Schroeder Stan Schroeder Senior Editor Stan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything. Read Full Bio on June 3, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Well, that's convenient. Credit: Google The list of Android phones which support AirDrop has increased considerably. Google highlighted this in a recent blog post and pointed to its official list of devices that work with Quick Share.
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