Samsung Electronics Co. has rolled out a major cross-platform update: Galaxy S26 series owners can now share photos, videos, and files directly with iPhones, iPads, and Macs using Apple’s AirDrop protocol — all through the built-in Quick Share app, Bloomberg News reports.
The new “Share with Apple devices” toggle appears in Settings > Connected devices > Quick Share. Once enabled, users can select visibility options like “Everyone for 10 minutes” for quick, secure transfers without cables or extra apps.
The rollout starts today in South Korea and expands globally this week to North America, Europe, and other major markets. Samsung says support will come to more Galaxy devices in the future.
This move follows Google’s similar integration on Pixel phones last year.
MacDailyNews Note: Yes, both Google and Samsung effectively relied on reverse-engineering Apple’s AirDrop protocol (specifically its underlying proprietary AWDL — Apple Wireless Direct Link — technology) to enable this cross-platform compatibility. There was no official collaboration or API access provided by Apple.
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