New AirDrop security flaws are significant, but aren't a giant threat

Nearby attackers can crash Apple's AirDrop before users see a file transfer request, temporarily disabling AirPlay, Handoff, ...

AirDrop and Quick Share vulnerabilities could expose billions of devices — how to lock yours down

New AirDrop and Quick Share flaws put over five billion devices at risk, but keeping file sharing limited to contacts can stop attackers.

Over 5 billion iPhones and Android devices are vulnerable to this massive new threat

Convenience can often lead to trouble when it comes to electronics like computers or smartphones, so if you want to protect ...
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Apple’s new iOS 27 reaches back to the iPhone 11 and makes AirDrop 80% faster

Owners of the iPhone 11, a device that first shipped in September 2019, just got a reason to hold onto their phones a bit longer. Apple announced iOS 27 at its developer conference on June 8, 2026, ...
MacRumors

5 New AirDrop Features Coming in iOS 17

Since its introduction in iOS 7, AirDrop has become the favored means for iPhone users to instantly share photos, videos, documents, and more to nearby Apple devices with relative ease. Given its ...
Cult of Mac

AirDrop vulnerability lets anyone nearby knock it offline, no tap required

A newly discovered AirDrop vulnerability lets someone nearby crash it on your iPhone, along with AirPlay, Handoff and more.
Macworld

First iOS 26.2 beta hints at new AirDrop feature for secure sharing

Just one day after releasing iOS 26.1 to the public, Apple has made the first beta of iOS 26.2 available to developers. While it’s too early to know everything that will be coming in the update, we ...
BGR

Apple Wants To Make AirDrop More Private, iOS 26.2 Beta Code Hints

With the first beta of iOS 26.2 now available, MacWorld discovered that Apple is working on a new privacy feature for AirDrop. According to the publication, the company might soon require a PIN code ...
USA Today

Apple's iOS 17.1 update includes new features for AirDrop, StandBy and Apple Music

Following last month’s iOS 17 update, Apple has premiered its latest major update with new features. The iOS 17.1 update is now downloadable for most newer generation iphones. The latest update for ...
Forbes

The One Catch To Samsung’s New AirDrop-Style Sharing On Galaxy S26

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Sharing images and other files between phones became easier in recent months with the ...
Mashable

WhatsApp: New AirDrop-like feature lets you shake your phone to get files

New AirDrop-like feature on WhatsApp lets you shake to receive Credit: Canva/Shutterstock/fandijki WhatsApp is tipped to be getting a new AirDrop-esque or Nearby Share-like feature that lets you share ...
AppleInsider

New in iOS 26.2 beta 3: AirDrop codes, EU Siri changes, visual tweaks

The third developer beta of iOS 26.2 is here with changes to AirDrop and updates to the Measure app. Here's what's new. The first developer beta of iOS 26.2, meanwhile, offered even more ways of ...