Android and iPhone apps will get built-in Quick Share in 2027
Google announced a Quick Share SDK that lets apps build it in, arriving in the first half of 2027.
Google will let apps send files straight between phones. You will not need to leave the app. It works without internet.
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Why it matters
You will be able to send files between devices without leaving the app, even between Android and iPhone.
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The details
- The announcement came at Android Dev Summit 2026.
- Apps will open a bottom sheet previewing the files before sending.
- Transfers are end-to-end encrypted over the local network and work offline.
- The SDK creates the hotspot automatically, uses Wi-Fi Direct and sends photos and video uncompressed.
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