Google previously announced support for Apple's AirDrop through Quick Share on Android, initially exclusive to the Pixel 10 series. This feature, developed independently by Google, has been observed to function.
Reports based on new Android Canary builds indicate the presence of system files enabling AirDrop support on Pixel 9 devices. The specific models noted are the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The Pixel 9a and other older Pixel models are not currently included.
These files were incorporated into Canary build ZP11.251212.007. Although the AirDrop functionality is not yet active on Pixel 9 devices, its inclusion suggests that Google is actively working to implement this support for the Pixel 9 series.