What are airdropped photos?

The photos swapped are usually memes or odd pictures teens find on Google Images. “It’s a very specific type of pic that gets AirDropped,” says Henry, a 16-year-old in Pennsylvania. “It’s funny to look down at your phone and see something random.”

What does 'everyone' mean on airdrop?

The "Everyone" setting, which is the focus of the 10-minute limit, means that anyone with an Apple device can receive something through AirDrop. Prior to the change, the "everyone" setting was permanent, until toggled by the user.

Is airdrop better than social media?

Adults are more likely to have earnest names on their iPhones, instead of jokes and memes, so some kids will take pains to avoid them. Teens say that sending things out via AirDrop is superior to social media or text messaging because you don’t need to have a person’s username or phone number to share something.

Can you become a hero if you airdrop the best memes?

Who knows, if you consistently AirDrop the best memes in class, you could become a hero like Evan who got this text file sent to his MacBook: We all know flying is a drag. Whether it’s two or twelve hours, being on a plane gets boring fast even if you have some movies to watch.