As part of iOS 17, Apple today announced a new AirDrop-related feature called NameDrop, a new, more convenient way of sharing your phone number with another iPhone owner.
With NameDrop, two people only need to bring each of their iPhones close together, and the person’s contact card is automatically shared between the two devices.
NameDrop also lets users select which numbers and email addresses to share.
Apple’s new NameDrop feature allows users to share contact information with each other quickly and easily. To use NameDrop, simply bring two iPhones or Apple Watches close together. A prompt will appear on each device, allowing users to select which contact information they want to share. NameDrop is compatible with iPhones running iOS 17 and will be supported on Apple Watch models running an update that will be available later this year.
Here are some additional details about NameDrop:
- NameDrop uses Bluetooth to connect two devices.
- Users can select which contact information they want to share, such as phone numbers, email addresses, and social media profiles.
- NameDrop is a secure feature, and all shared information is encrypted.
- NameDrop is a great way to quickly and easily share contact information with new friends, colleagues, or business partners.
AirDrop is getting updated with a new NameDrop feature that lets you share your contact info by tapping phones together. You can also now start an AirDrop transfer by tapping phones. SharePlay support also coming to this new tap-to-phone system.