AirDrop changed big time in iOS 17, so check your iPhone settings

IOS 17.1 adds AirDrop function: easy to share, safe and worry-free!

In the iOS 17.1 system update, Apple has added several convenient features to AirDrop. These features are enabled by default and will affect the way you and your family share information. This article will detail these new features and explain how to disable them to enhance iPhone security.

AirDrop has always been an important way to quickly and conveniently share files and data between Apple devices, but at the same time, there are some security and privacy issues that need to be paid attention to.

NameDrop: Convenient contact sharing

NameDrop is one of the new features of AirDrop, which simplifies the sharing of contact information. Just bring two unlocked iPhones close to you and a prompt pops up and share contact information. You can choose "Receive Only" or "Share", which will also send your contact information. Please note that this feature is only suitable for sharing new contacts and cannot update existing contact information.

Although NameDrop is enabled by default, there is no need to worry about privacy leakage. Information sharing needs to be accepted manually, and the iPhone must be unlocked through Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN code to complete the operation. If you do not want this feature enabled, go to Settings > General > AirDrop and turn off the Near Device switch.

Proximity Sharing: Easily share files

Proximity Sharing is similar to NameDrop, but is used to share photos and other types of files, not contact information. It simplifies the process of AirDrop, just bringing two unlocked iPhones close. Select the content you want to share in the Photo or File app, close the top of the two iPhones to see the sharing prompt. The recipient needs to click the "Accept" prompt on the screen to complete the transmission. This function also requires manual operation and will not push content without permission.

The way to disable this feature is the same as NameDrop: go to Settings > General > AirDrop, turn off the Close Device switch. Proximity Sharing can be enabled independently even if AirDrop is turned off.

SharePlay: Collaborative Experience

SharePlay allows you to use apps on your iPhone in conjunction with others, such as watching TV shows synchronously or listening to music together. Currently, it mainly supports Apple's own applications such as Apple Music and Apple TV, and third-party developers may also join in the future.

Simply open the content you want to share (songs, videos, or multiplayer games that support Game Center), bring your iPhone close to someone else's device, and click "SharePlay" on the screen, and the other party also needs to accept confirmation.

SharePlay can be used without being close to the device, such as in a FaceTime call. But iOS 17.1 adds an option to get close to the device, requiring AirDrop to be enabled. SharePlay itself cannot be disabled at the system level, but it can be disabled in FaceTime: Go to "Settings" > "FaceTime" > "SharePlay" off.

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