Following Google’s recent announcement that Android’s Quick Share will soon work seamlessly with Apple’s AirDrop—starting with Pixel 10 smartphones—Qualcomm has revealed that this cross-platform file-sharing feature will also be available on devices powered by its Snapdragon chips. In a post on X, Qualcomm stated:
“We can’t wait for people to use this once enabled on Snapdragon in the near future.”
While Google had hinted that the feature would expand beyond Pixel devices, Qualcomm’s confirmation makes it clear that this functionality won’t be limited to Google’s own hardware or Tensor-powered phones. Soon, users of popular Android brands such as Samsung Galaxy, OnePlus, and Nothing could share files directly with iPhone users, bridging a long-standing gap between ecosystems.
Qualcomm did not provide a specific timeline or list of supported devices, but the rollout could extend beyond smartphones to include tablets and laptops, further enhancing interoperability across platforms.
Google dropped details on how it made this work from a privacy and security standpoint in its technical blog if you want to get into the nitty-gritty. But it certainly sounds as if Google did this on its own without any input from Apple. “We accomplished this through our own implementation,” Alex Moriconi from Google stated. “Our implementation was thoroughly vetted by our own privacy and security teams, and we also engaged a third party security firm to pentest the solution.”
This development comes alongside another major step toward reducing friction between operating systems: Apple’s announcement that iOS 18 will support RCS messaging, improving communication between iPhone and Android users. Together, these changes signal a new era of cross-platform compatibility, making file sharing and messaging more seamless than ever.
