What is airdrop & how does it work?

You can use the AirDrop feature to conveniently share items like photos, videos, notes, documents, links, contacts and much more. Due to the private nature of sensitive files you can share over AirDrop, sending them to the wrong person can have unintended consequences.

Can everyone see my Apple device using airdrop?

Everyone: All nearby Apple devices using AirDrop can see your device. When you set your AirDrop option to Everyone in iOS 16.2 or later, your option reverts to Contacts Only after 10 minutes. Go to Settings > Screen Time. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. Tap Allowed Apps and make sure that AirDrop is turned on.

What happened to the airdrop photo?

San Francisco ABC affiliate KGO-TV reported that after at least 15 passengers received an AirDrop photo — which appeared to be of a crime scene with a dead body facedown surrounded by evidence markers — the crew, alerted to the photo by passengers, showed the photo to the pilot, who then returned to the gate.

How do I Turn Off airdrop?

Press firmly or touch and hold the network settings card in the upper-left corner. Receiving Off: You won't receive AirDrop requests. Contacts Only: Only your contacts can see your device. Everyone: All nearby Apple devices using AirDrop can see your device.