Sharing Between Android and iPhones Just Got Easier Than Ever

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It’s been a good few months for Android-to-iPhone sharing: Late last year, Google figured out how to get AirDrop working with the Pixel 10, and since then, the functionality has spread to many other Android handsets. Many more models will be picking up the same capability in the coming months. Apple hasn’t invested quite so much time in iPhone-to-Android sharing, but we can’t have everything. At least there’s now support for end-to-end encryption over RCS, rolled out with the iOS 26.5 update.

There’s more good news for those who want to share from Android to iOS, and who aren’t getting the AirDrop feature (or don’t have it yet): Google is pushing out an improved sharing method that works using QR codes. In just a couple of taps, you can send over files, links, contacts, and more. The update was announced as part of The Android Show: I/O Edition that Google put on last week, and it seems to be rolling out to all Android handsets now. If you don’t see it yet, it should show up soon.

This updated functionality is appearing as part of the Quick Share option on Android. Whenever you tap the share button anywhere in Android or your installed apps, you’ll get a share sheet populated with contacts and apps, and Quick Share should be there: Tap this to find the new feature. The idea behind Quick Share is that you can get something transferred quickly, without relying on third-party apps. If your Android phone has been updated to support AirDrop, and there’s an iPhone ready to receive via AirDrop nearby, you’ll see this Apple device as an option for sharing.

Quick Share is getting another upgrade.
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If not, you can use the option Google is pushing out now. If your phone has the update, you’ll see a message that you can “Share with iPhone and other…

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