The Galaxy S26 series launches today at 1 PM EST. A last-minute leak from leaker chunvn8888 on X suggests the new Samsung phones will support file sharing with Apple devices. This functionality would bridge the gap between Android and iOS ecosystems using Samsung’s Quick Share feature.
The leak indicates that Galaxy S26 phones can share files with iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other AirDrop-supported devices. This capability relies on Samsung’s Quick Share system, which has merged with Google/Android’s Quick Share in recent years to become a single interoperable feature. The report states the feature is “most likely” coming to older Samsung phones via the One UI 8.5 update.
Last minute breaking news eh? Galaxy S26 series now supports sharing files with Apple AirDrops via Quick Share. Most likely will come to older devices via newer 8.5 update. pic.twitter.com/zblltnMPK5
— Semi-retired-ing (@chunvn8888) February 25, 2026
Specific requirements exist for the cross-platform file transfer to function. Apple recipients must set their AirDrop visibility to “Everyone” to receive files from the Galaxy S26 series. Similarly, when receiving files via AirDrop, Quick Share must be enabled on the Samsung device so that Apple devices can see the Galaxy S26 series phone and send files to it.
This potential development follows Google’s recent expansion of AirDrop compatibility. Google launched the Pixel 10 series last year with AirDrop compatibility via Android’s Quick Share. Support remained restricted to the Pixel 10 series until Google recently announced it is working to expand the functionality across the broader Android ecosystem. The company followed up by officially expanding AirDrop support for Quick Share to the Pixel 9 series.
Neither Samsung nor Google has officially confirmed that AirDrop compatibility via Quick Share will come to the Galaxy S26 series. If the leak proves true, this would bring AirDrop compatibility to a significantly larger portion of the Android ecosystem. Samsung’s flagships are among the most popular Android phones globally, selling many more units than Google Pixel flagships. This volume would introduce the interoperability feature to a vast user base.
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