Sharing files across devices and ecosystems is about to get much more seamless. At the latest Android Dev Summit 2026, Google revealed a new Quick Share SDK that can help developers bake Quick Share right into their apps.
Quick Share SDK Is Coming in 2027
Expected to launch in 2027, this new Quick Share SDK will eliminate the need for users to open the traditional full-screen system Share menu to send a file. Instead, initiating a transfer will trigger a compact bottom sheet displaying file previews within the app.
The most important thing is that the SDK is not limited to Android devices. Google has confirmed it will be available for iOS applications.
Using local networks and Wi-Fi Direct, it creates hotspot connections for maximum transfer speeds and minimal latency. For those unaware, Google recently rolled out the ability to share files by tapping two phones.
Because it operates locally, the feature works completely offline without an active internet connection. Additionally, all data transferred through this method is end-to-end encrypted, and the data transfer process is completely lossless.
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How will It Differ from the Current Experience?
Right now, users in a third-party app who want to send a file via Quick Share need to tap "Share", after which they're taken to a completely different Quick Share screen. However, the new SDK brings a bottom sheet that slides up with a clear preview of the file a user is sharing, streamlining the entire experience.
The SDK also, in a way, eliminates any anxiety that Google may have about Apple potentially removing Quick Share support. The SDK allows developers to build Quick Share's peer-to-peer file-sending capabilities directly into their iOS apps.
This way, file sharing from iOS will not only be more reliable and stable but will also work seamlessly for years to come.
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