iOS 17 AirDrop Features: NameDrop, SharePlay, and Proximity Sharing

[kkee]

Nothing is faster than Airdrop for photo/file sharing, one of the best iOS feature. Liking the name Namedrop.

 

[svish]

Proximity sharing will be useful. NameDrop is another great feature

 

[O.N.Y.X]

Can anyone confirm that iOS 17 Airdrop is faster and more reliable than previous versions? Because until now I wasn’t able to transfer any larger files (GB+…) over Airdrop.

 

[hektor6tygr]

Why has no one mentioned the security issue inherent in this new AirDrop feature? If some stranger sits down next to you on bus, on a train, or at a conference and now they can download docs and photos without your permission doesn’t anyone else see that that could be a huge security risk not to mention a way for porno to be sent to you? There should always be a requirement that permission be given. Just because someone sits next to you it’s not like you can trust them like your mother or father and let’s face it, some of us have crazy parents too.

Looks like you have to give permission to share your info:

NameDrop is an AirDrop feature that lets you exchange contact information with someone by touching two iPhones together. Bringing two devices together will automatically pop up a contact sharing interface.

Even with the proximity sharing the device has to be unlocked and close to touching.
Also I think you can only initiate a transfer, not download anything you want from people.

the proximity sharing feature requires the two iPhones to be close to touching.

 

[snek]

Remember when they removed the "Everyone" option because protestors against a tyrannical government where using it?

 

[cocoua]

Transfer over internet would require doible factor autentication, AKA “your worst nightmare when travel autentication”

I would never, never, activate double factor again. And Im pretty sure many workers at Apple wont. It is a nightmare to lose your iPhone when you dont have your computer near by.

 

[Mr. Protocol]

Bump app? The Apple Newton did card exchange from Day 1 -- via IR!

 

[_Spinn_]

These all sounds cool! Really looking forward to trying them out.