Google releases Quick Share SDK for Android and iOS apps in H1 2027
Developers can now embed peer-to-peer file sharing directly into their apps without requiring users to open the system share sheet.
What to know
- Google will launch a Quick Share SDK in H1 2027 enabling Android and iOS app developers to embed file sharing directly into their applications.
- The integration simplifies user experience by allowing file sharing within apps via a bottom sheet, eliminating the need to use the system share sheet.
- The SDK includes end-to-end encryption, low latency, offline functionality, and no compression requirements—no additional infrastructure needed.
“Google will release a Quick Share SDK in the first half of 2027 for both Android and iOS apps. This will let developers embed peer-to-peer file sharing and Tap to Share inside their apps.”
Ryan McNeal, Android Authority reporter · Android Authority ↗
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Quick Share integration simplifies in-app file sharing
The SDK will enable users to share files directly within apps via a bottom sheet interface, eliminating the need to access the system share sheet and launch the full-screen Quick Share experience. Key features include end-to-end encryption, low latency, offline functionality, and no compression requirements.
“When you want to share something, you'll be able to do it directly in the app. That means you won't have to go through the process of bringing up the share sheet and launching the full-screen Quick Share experience.”
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first by ExtremeTech, 8d ago · also SamMobile, SammyGuru, Beebom Gadgets, NewsBytes, Android Kenya, Android Headlines +4
11 more headlines
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- Quick Share will soon work directly in Android and iOS apps Android Authority · 8d ago
- Google Brings Quick Share Directly To iPhone And Android Apps The Mac Observer · 7d ago
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Google announces Quick Share SDK for third-party apps — At Android Dev Summit 2026, Google announced it will release a Quick Share SDK in the first half of 2027 for both Android and iOS apps, allowing developers to embed peer-to-peer file sharing directly into their applications.