Following Google's earlier announcement that the Pixel 10 series will be able to...Through the native Quick Share featureAfter enabling direct file exchange with iPhone via AirDrop, Qualcomm subsequently posted a statement saying that it "can't wait to see everyone enable this feature on Snapdragon devices," which clearly means that the new version of Quick Share's support for transferring files via AirDrop will not be limited to Pixel models, but will be opened up to more Android devices equipped with Snapdragon processors in the future.
Non-Tensor processor exclusive features enable cross-ecosystem interoperability at the software level.
Qualcomm's statement confirms a key technical detail: this feature that breaks down the "barrier" between Android and iOS is not based on the exclusive hardware functionality of Google's self-developed processor Tensor.
In other words, this feature represents a breakthrough in protocol implementation at the software level. Theoretically, once Quick Share on the Android system is updated, all Android phones from various brands will have the opportunity to achieve seamless file transfer with Apple devices. This will be fantastic news for dual-device users who have long been troubled by the "green bubble" (referring to the limited file transfer functionality) and file transfer barriers.
Can't wait for people to use this once enabled on Snapdragon in the near future. https://t.co/IUvT23p5pq
- Snapdragon (@Snapdragon) November 21, 2025
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series may be the first non-Pixel brand model to support this feature.
As for which manufacturers will be the first to implement this feature? While there is no specific list yet, it is widely speculated that new Android phones expected to debut early next year will be among them.Samsung Galaxy S26 seriesIt's highly likely. Given Samsung's dominant market share in Android, if they are among the first to support this feature, it's expected to accelerate its adoption.
Apple's silence—whether tacit approval or counter-approval—becomes the focus.
Interestingly, despite various attempts by Google and the Android camp to unilaterally "connect" the AirDrop protocol—for example, OPPO and vivo have previously incorporated features that allow them to connect with devices like iPhones, and even included designs that allow direct connection to Apple Watch—Apple has yet to respond to these practices.
Is Apple tacitly condoning this cross-platform interoperability that enhances user convenience? Or is it planning a system update to impose restrictions or modify the agreement to "patch" this wall? Or is it in response to recent EU demands?Its market ecosystem must be opened upTherefore, why choose to let other companies achieve AirDrop's cross-device transfer capabilities through software? This battle between ecosystems will likely be the focus of the tech world going forward.
