What to know about iPhone's 'NameDrop' feature
What to know about iPhone's 'NameDrop' feature
Apple iOS 17 introduces new features and changes, including the 'NameDrop' feature that allows easy exchange of contact information, photos, etc. A local police division in Ohio advises parents to turn off this feature to protect their kids' safety and privacy. Disabling 'NameDrop' can prevent the easy sharing of data like photos, phone numbers, and addresses. To disable 'NameDrop' on your iPhone, go to Settings, tap on General, then AirDrop, and turn off the toggle switch. Even though there is some user input required to share contact information, disabling the feature on kids' phones is a wise choice for added safety and data protection.
The U.S. police department, emphasizing the vulnerability of young users, warned parents that “your child’s contact information can easily be obtained by others.” To prevent potential disasters, they strongly advised disabling the NameDrop feature. Here are the steps to disable the NameDrop feature:
1.Go to Settings to disable the “NameDrop” feature.2.Click on the General option.3.Go to AirDrop.4.Disable the “NameDrop” feature by turning off the switch under the Merge Devices heading.
As of now, Apple has not provided any official statement regarding this matter. However, details such as the requirement for the lock screen to be active for the feature to be used may convince that Apple is secure enough in terms of securitycv
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