What is airdrop & how does it work?

AirDrop is a proprietary wireless ad hoc service in Apple Inc. 's iOS and macOS operating systems, introduced in Mac OS X Lion (Mac OS X 10.7) and iOS 7, which can transfer files among supported Macintosh computers and iOS devices by means of close-range wireless communication.

When did airdrop come to iOS?

AirDrop made its debut as a part of Mac OS X Lion back in 2011. But it didn’t arrive on iOS until 2013 when it was added to the iPhone operating system as a part of iOS 7. Even then, the macOS AirDrop protocol and iOS AirDrop protocol weren’t interoperable.

What does everyone mean on Apple airdrop?

“Everyone” means that any person with an Apple device in range can see your device. Apple lists the range of AirDrop as roughly 30 feet. To make a drop, first select the content you want to share and tap the share button, which looks like a box with an arrow coming out of it.

How do I use airdrop on a Mac?

Apple’s website lists the following specifications for using AirDrop between an iOS device and a Mac. To send a file via AirDrop from a Mac, begin by clicking the “Finder” icon. With the finder window open, you should see “AirDrop” listed as an option on the left hand side.