Apple's latest update to iPhones brings an update to AirDrop functionality, specifically tailored for sending files over to non-contact iPhone users.

One of the perks of owning multiple Apple products is the seamless way you can share files between gadgets, thanks to a feature called AirDrop. Available on iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, and Apple ...

This guide will show you how to use Apple’s AirDrop feature on your iPhone or iPad. AirDrop, Apple’s great feature for quick and seamless file sharing, has become an indispensable tool for many iPhone ...

AirDrop is right up there with iMessage as a great Apple-exclusive feature. Learn how to use it. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac If you want to know the fastest and easiest way to send someone ...

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In iOS 17, Apple has made sharing files and media easier than ever, thanks to a cool new AirDrop proximity feature that does most of the work for you. In prior versions of iOS, transferring a file or ...

To change your AirDrop settings on an iPhone or iPad, open the General section of the Settings app and tap AirDrop. You can set your AirDrop to be visible to everyone, just your contacts, or no one.

is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, home theater, smartphones, and more. What’s great about AirDrop is its simplicity.