Jake Peterson

Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor

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Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions.

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May 14, 2026

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Key Takeaways

During The Android Show: I/O Edition, Google announced AirDrop support is coming to even more Android phones.

Prior to the announcement, only certain Pixel phones and the Galaxy S26 series supported AirDrop.

Later this year, a number of phones will get support, including models from Samsung, Oppo, OnePlus, Honor, and Xiaomi.

Phones that don't support AirDrop will still be able to send files to iPhone via QR code in Quick Share.

Table of Contents

When Google announced AirDrop support for Pixel devices last year , it was a bit of a bombshell.…