AirDrop

AirDrop: Wireless File Transfer

Apple AirDrop allows secure wireless file transfer between iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology.

What is AirDrop?

AirDrop is an Apple proprietary software feature that allows users to wirelessly transfer files between Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Macs. It enables quick and easy sharing between Apple devices without the need for wires, internet connection or storage devices.

AirDrop uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology to establish a peer-to-peer connection between devices to transfer files and data. It creates a private Wi-Fi network between the devices so the transfer happens directly without going through the internet or other networks. Users must be within 30 feet of one another in order for AirDrop connections to be made.

To use AirDrop, simply open the sharing menu on a file you want to send, select AirDrop and choose the receiving device you want to share with from the list. AirDrop will automatically detect nearby devices and show the user's name and profile picture. You will be asked to confirm before the file transfer begins. AirDrop transfers happen entirely encrypted end-to-end for security.

AirDrop requires devices running iOS 7 or later or Macs running OS X Yosemite and later. Both sending and receiving devices must have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on to use the feature. AirDrop is very simple and convenient for sharing between Apple products and works seamlessly across iPhones, iPads, iPods and Macs.

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