Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Gains AirDrop Support in India

Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra users in India are now receiving a software update that brings support for Apple’s AirDrop file-sharing protocol. The update, initially released in South Korea, expands the interoperability between Samsung devices and Apple’s ecosystem.

Update Details and AirDrop Functionality

The software update for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in India is 868.11MB in size and carries firmware version S948BXXU1AZCF. While the changelog initially only mentioned improvements to overall stability and device security, users quickly discovered the addition of AirDrop support through the Quick Share settings. The update enables seamless file transfer to Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks.

Testing confirms that the AirDrop functionality is bidirectional, allowing users to send files from both Galaxy S26 series devices and from Apple devices to Samsung phones. This enhancement simplifies file sharing between users regardless of their preferred mobile operating system.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: A Quick Overview

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series consists of three models: the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The Ultra model is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, while the standard and Plus variants utilize Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2600 SoC. The Galaxy S26 is available starting at ₹87,999 in India.

Here’s a summary of key specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S26:

• Display: 6.3″ 1080×2340 pixels
• Camera: 50MP
• Battery: 4300mAh, 25W fast charging
• RAM & Chipset: 12GB RAM, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The Galaxy S26 and S26+ are designed to offer a sleek experience with smarter Galaxy AI features.