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Samsung integrates AirDrop-like feature in Galaxy S26 devices
Samsung Galaxy S26 series will debut as the brand’s first devices to integrate the AirDrop-like feature
Samsung is introducing AirDrop compatibility to the Quick Share feature on Galaxy models, beginning with the S26 lineup.
As reported by Samsung, the AirDrop functionality begins deployment in Korea today, with US users receiving access sometime later this week.
It will expand to additional regions and various Galaxy models “in the future,” including other parts of North America, Latin America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Japan, and Taiwan.
This upgrade will permit Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra users to seamlessly transfer files to Apple devices through a rapid wireless connection.
This makes Samsung the second Android brand to naturally support AirDrop on its gadgets, after Google launched its own Android solution for AirDrop last year independently of Apple.
This capability was added to the Pixel 10 lineup in November 2025, followed by the Pixel 9 models in February.
By default, AirDrop support on Galaxy models is turned off. To activate it, users can go into the Settings menu and select Connected devices > Quick Share > Share with Apple devices.
An option to switch on AirDrop will become visible, as well as details indicating that both the Apple and Samsung devices must have their sharing settings adjusted to “Everyone” mode for file transfers between them.
