en.Wedoany.com Reported - At The Android Show | I/O Edition special event held on May 13, 2026, Google announced the expansion of its Quick Share feature. On one hand, it will allow third-party Android apps to integrate this feature, and on the other, it will enable more Android phones to be compatible with Apple's AirDrop.

Google believes the significance of in-app Quick Share lies in bridging device differences, aiming to bring local file sharing to more users. This update revolves around two aspects. The first is the integration of third-party Android apps, with WhatsApp being the first app to gain access. The second is that more Android brand phones will gain AirDrop compatibility this year, covering manufacturers such as Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, vivo, Xiaomi, and HONOR.

Even if a user's Android phone is not yet compatible with Apple's AirDrop, they don't need to upload files to the internet first and then download them back. They can send files directly to the other party within WhatsApp, and the transfer can be completed locally. Google confirmed that Quick Share in third-party apps can interoperate with the native Quick Share on Android, ChromeOS, and Windows, which is a key part of the value Google offers to developers for integration. In the future, users will not only share within apps but also enable file flow between different devices and systems.

However, the limitations are also clear. Google stated that if a third-party app integrates Quick Share and wants to interoperate with the native Quick Share on Android, ChromeOS, and PC, the Android device still needs to have GMS (Google Mobile Services). This means that Android phones without GMS may not be able to obtain the full interoperability experience, even if some apps integrate the feature in the future. Besides local transfers, Google has also prepared another solution for devices that do not support AirDrop compatibility. Starting now, any Android phone can use Quick Share to generate a QR code and instantly share files with iOS devices via the cloud. Google stated that files are end-to-end encrypted, remain on Google servers for a maximum of 24 hours, do not occupy personal Google Drive storage, but successful transfer requires both devices to be connected to the internet.

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