Pixel 8 Series Gains Quick Share Extension as Google Prepares AirDrop Support
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Updated · Android Authority · May 7
Pixel 8 Series Gains Quick Share Extension as Google Prepares AirDrop Support
5 articles · Updated · Android Authority · May 7
Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 Pro owners say the Quick Share Extension app appeared after April or May system updates, signaling Google is moving the series toward AirDrop interoperability.
That app is a required component for Android phones to exchange files with iPhones through AirDrop, but users report the feature still does not work on Pixel 8 devices.
Firmware checks suggest another prerequisite remains missing: Android Authority said a "mosey_server" file tied to the extension app is not present in Pixel 8 Pro firmware.
Google introduced Quick Share-AirDrop compatibility on the Pixel 10 line, then expanded it to Pixel 9 and other Android phones; Samsung's Galaxy S26, OPPO's Find X9 Ultra and vivo's X300 Ultra already support it.
Is Google's AirDrop support a true olive branch to Apple users or a reluctant move forced by new regulations?
With AirDrop coming to Android, is Apple's exclusive and seamless ecosystem advantage finally starting to crumble?