On Iphone What Does Airdrop Mean?

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

How do I use AirDrop on my iPhone?

How to Turn On AirDrop on an iPhone
  1. Open the Control Center on your iPhone. You can do this by swiping down from the top-right corner of your screen on an iPhone X or a newer model. ...
  2. Then tap and hold the WiFi button. ...
  3. Next, tap AirDrop.
  4. Finally, choose who can send files to your device.

What does it mean when you AirDrop on iPhone?

With AirDrop, you can wirelessly send your photos, videos, websites, locations, and more to other nearby devices and Mac computers (iOS 7, iPadOS 13, OS X 10.10, or later required). AirDrop transfers information using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—both must be turned on.

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