New Samsung phones now support AirDrop via Quick Share
No more FOMO for AirDrop for Samsung's latest Galaxy S26 series.
The South Korean tech giant announced on Mar. 22 that Apple's wireless file-sharing service AirDrop will be supported by its latest Galaxy flagship phones.
The feature has already rolled out in Korea on Mar. 23 and is set to be released in the regions including Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan.
For now, only the latest Galaxy S26 series will support the function, but Samsung said expansion to other devices at a later date is already in the pipeline.
This development signals a major shift toward interoperability, breaking down long-standing barriers between Android and iOS ecosystems.
To use AirDrop on Galaxy S26 devices, go to Settings, then to Connected Devices, tap Quick Share, and check the option to Share with Apple Devices.
Samsung unpacked the Galaxy S26 series—the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra—on Feb. 26. The new phones feature beefed-up AI features such as Now Nudge, which provides suggestions like photos to send a friend if they ask you for pictures from a recent trip; call screening; and Privacy Display, which ensures nobody else sees what's on your display with a tap of a button—no need for an anti-spy screen protector.
Want to see how the Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera fares during a concert? We got our hands on the flagship device and tested it during SEVENTEEN's [NEW_] concert in Bulacan. Check out the results below.
@philstarlife FRONT ROW VIBE AT SEVENTEEN IN BULACAN We captured our favorite moments from SEVENTEEN's [NEW_] concert in the Philippines with the new #GalaxyS26. Watch to see how we upped our fancam game! #NoBadSeats #Samsung #NEW_Bulacan #seventeen#philstarlife ♬ original sound - philstarlife
AirDrop allows for quick wireless file-sharing across Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
