What is airdrop & how does it work?

AirDrop is Apple’s proprietary method of sending files or data locally between two devices. The devices initially connect over Bluetooth, with Wi-Fi doing much of the heavy lifting when it comes to file transfers. The feature was first introduced on Macs in 2008. It expanded to iOS devices with the rollout of iOS 7 in 2013.

How do I use airdrop on my iPhone?

You can use AirDrop to securely share app and website passwords with someone using an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or a Mac. See Share passkeys and passwords securely with AirDrop on iPhone. Open Control Center, touch and hold the top-left group of controls, then tap .

Does airdrop require an internet connection?

AirDrop does not require an internet connection. Instead, it uses Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi to make a local area connection between two devices so they can transfer files between them – this is why you can use AirDrop to send files to other people even when on a plane or a subway without an internet connection. What Devices Support AirDrop?

What are cryptocurrency airdrops?

Cryptocurrency airdrops are aptly named in reference to physical airdrops using aircraft. Airdrops using aircraft entail the delivery of resources (such as weapons, food, or medicine) that physically drop out of the sky.