Google hints at big AirDrop expansion for Android "very soon"

Ars Technica
By Ryan WhitwamFeb 5, 2026, 1:06 pm141 pts
There is very little functional difference between iOS and Android these days. The systems could integrate quite well if it weren't for the way companies prioritize lock-in over compatibility. At least in the realm of file sharing, Google is working to fix that. After adding basic AirDrop support to Pixel 10…

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