Trending Now - Samsung Galaxy S26 Launches With Airdrop Compatibility for Iphones

WHO:

Samsung, Apple, Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra, Google Pixel 10, Oppo

Samsung, Apple, Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra, Google Pixel 10

Samsung, Apple, Galaxy S26, iPhone users

WHAT:

Samsung explained that the AirDrop feature will allow Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra owners to share files with Apple devices over a fast wireless connection.

Samsung is the second Android smartphone brand to offer native AirDrop support, following Google, which developed its own solution for AirDrop last year.

Samsung confirmed that AirDrop support will be available for the Galaxy S26 series starting on March 23rd, 2026, with plans for additional Galaxy devices to receive this functionality later in 2026.

Samsung stated that the rollout will begin in Korea on March 23rd, 2026, with the US rollout starting “later that week.”

Samsung confirmed that AirDrop support will start rolling out on March 23rd, 2026, specifically for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.

The feature first debuted on Google Pixel 10 devices in late 2025 and has recently expanded to the Pixel 9 series.

Samsung is officially rolling out AirDrop support over Quick Share starting with the Galaxy S26 series on March 23rd, 2026.

AirDrop support will be available for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.

The Galaxy S26 will support AirDrop functionality.

Samsung is updating its Quick Share feature to enable file transfers from the Galaxy S26 to iPhones.

WHERE:

The rollout will include regions such as Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan.

The rollout begins in Korea on March 23rd, 2026, with the US rollout starting later that week. Other supported regions include Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan.

The feature will be available on Samsung Galaxy S26 devices globally.

WHEN:

Samsung will begin rolling out AirDrop support on March 23rd, 2026, in Korea, with the US rollout beginning “later that week.”

The rollout will include regions such as North America, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, and Latin America, with additional Galaxy devices expected to receive AirDrop support “at a later date.”

Samsung will begin rolling out AirDrop support on March 23rd, 2026, in Korea, with the US rollout starting “later that week.”

AirDrop support will start with the Galaxy S26 on the week of March 23rd, 2026.

More Galaxy devices are planned to receive this functionality later in 2026.

WHY:

The update aims to enhance file-sharing capabilities between Samsung and Apple devices.

HOW:

Users must enable a separate setting under Quick Share to “Share with Apple devices,” and both Galaxy and iPhone users need to ensure “Everyone” mode is enabled for file transfers.

To activate AirDrop support, users must navigate to Settings > Connected devices > Quick Share > Share with Apple devices, where a toggle will appear to enable the feature.

Users must enable a separate setting under Quick Share to “Share with Apple devices,” and both Galaxy and iPhone users need to ensure “Everyone” mode is enabled for file transfers.

Unlike the Pixel devices, AirDrop support on Samsung Galaxy is not enabled by default; users must enable a separate setting under Quick Share to “Share with Apple devices.”

Users must enable a separate setting under Quick Share to “Share with Apple devices.” Galaxy users need to instruct iPhone users to ensure “Everyone” mode is enabled for file transfers.

The Quick Share feature will be updated to support AirDrop functionality.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 19:47 UTC)

Samsung is set to begin rolling out AirDrop support today in Korea, with the United States rollout expected to start later this week. This update will also reach regions like North America, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, and Latin America, with more Galaxy devices to receive support in the future. To use the feature, users will need to enable a specific setting under Quick Share to allow sharing with Apple devices, and both Galaxy and iPhone users must ensure that "Everyone" mode is activated for file transfers.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 17:47 UTC)

Samsung announced today that its new AirDrop feature will allow Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra owners to share files quickly with Apple devices over a wireless connection. This makes Samsung the second Android smartphone brand to offer native AirDrop support, following Google, which introduced its own version last year. To activate this feature, users simply need to go to Settings, then Connected devices, select Quick Share, and toggle on the option to share with Apple devices.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 13:31 UTC)

Samsung is set to begin rolling out AirDrop support today in Korea, with the United States rollout expected to start later this week. To use this feature, users will need to enable a specific setting under Quick Share to allow sharing with Apple devices, and both Galaxy and iPhone users must ensure that "Everyone" mode is activated for successful file transfers. This new capability aims to enhance connectivity between Samsung and Apple devices, making it easier for users to share files.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 09:20 UTC)

Samsung has announced that AirDrop support will be available for the Galaxy S26 series starting today, March 23, 2026, with plans to extend this feature to additional Galaxy devices later in the year. The rollout will begin in Korea today, with the United States set to receive the update later this week, and it will also cover regions including Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan. To use this feature, Galaxy users will need to enable a specific setting under Quick Share to allow sharing with Apple devices, and both Galaxy and iPhone users must ensure that the "Everyone" mode is activated for file transfers.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 07:27 UTC)

Samsung has officially announced that AirDrop support will begin rolling out today for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. This feature, which first appeared on Google Pixel 10 devices in late 2025, has recently expanded to the Pixel 9 series as well. However, unlike the Pixel devices, users of Samsung Galaxy phones will need to enable a specific setting under Quick Share to share with Apple devices.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 03:59 UTC)

Samsung has officially begun rolling out AirDrop support over Quick Share for its Galaxy S26 series, which includes the S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, starting today, March 23, 2026. The rollout kicks off in Korea, with the United States and other regions like Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, and Latin America set to follow later this week. To use this feature, Galaxy users will need to enable a specific setting under Quick Share to “Share with Apple devices,” while iPhone users must ensure their “Everyone” mode is activated for successful file transfers.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 01:35 UTC)

Samsung has announced that its new Galaxy S26 will support AirDrop functionality, allowing users to easily transfer files between Galaxy S26 devices and iPhones. This update will be available globally starting the week of March 23, 2026, with plans for more Galaxy devices to receive similar capabilities later this year. The enhancement of the Quick Share feature aims to improve file-sharing between Samsung and Apple users, making it more seamless than ever.