Samsung Galaxy Devices May Soon Support Apple’s AirDrop & AirPlay

Samsung Galaxy Devices May Soon Support Apple’s AirDrop & AirPlay

Apple and Samsung users in Europe could soon enjoy better cross-device compatibility , thanks to new regulations from the European Union (EU) . The Digital Markets Act (DMA) may require Apple to open its ecosystem, allowing AirDrop, AirPlay, and notifications to work on Samsung Galaxy devices. The EU's new rules may force Apple to enable AirDrop and AirPlay on Samsung Galaxy devices by 2026. 📌 EU Pushes Apple to Support Third-Party Devices The EU has instructed Apple to make its exclusive features available to non-Apple devices. This means that Samsung Galaxy smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches could soon: Use AirDrop to share files with iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Connect via AirPlay to stream media from Apple devices. Receive iPhone notifications on Samsung Galaxy smartwatches. Access NFC and Wi-Fi sharing for better device connectivity. 🔹 When Will These Changes Happen? Apple may begin testing these changes by late 2025 . The EU expects Apple to fully implement these updates by 2026 . Appl…