Samsung Electronics said Galaxy S26 users can now share files with iPhones as Quick Share gains compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop. The update, rolling out globally, enables cross-platform exchange of photos and files. Samsung also introduced a SmartThings-based car-to-home service with Hyundai and Kia to control appliances remotely.

Samsung Electronics said on Monday it has begun supporting compatibility between the Android file-sharing platform Quick Share and Apple’s AirDrop, allowing Galaxy S26 smartphone users to exchange photos across different devices.

The South Korean tech giant said the update, available to Galaxy S26 series users starting Monday, will enable users to exchange files with iPhones powered by iOS, reports Yonhap news agency.

While Quick Share and AirDrop are both based on Bluetooth technology to identify nearby devices and exchange photos, videos, contact numbers and files, they had not supported interoperability.

"AirDrop support will initially be available on the Galaxy S26 series, with expansion to additional devices to be announced at a later date," the company said in a release.