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I'm surprised that privacy focussed Apple allows you to leave your phone broadcasting itself indefinitely. At least that's how I presume Airdrop works. I'm su
by Jonnax 7y ago
I'm surprised that privacy focussed Apple allows you to leave your phone broadcasting itself indefinitely.
At least that's how I presume Airdrop works.
I'm surprised they mention getting lots of requests can crash or slow down the phone.
- js2 7y agoAirDrop reception has three modes: everyone, contacts only, receiving off (send only).
- baud147258 7y agoIt also depends on what's the default is
- js2 7y agoThe default is contacts only. I don't know a single iOS user, including my technically clueless mom, who doesn't know how to change the setting.
- rconti 7y agoThat was harsh. I've had friends AirDrop me stuff. I was pretty sure it was contacts only by default. Had to search in settings to find it though, sure enough, contacts only.
- js2 7y agoSorry. You can get to it from the iOS Control Center more easily. Force/long touch the box with the wireless controls if you don’t already see the AirDrop icon in that box.
- rconti 7y agoI figured it was something like that. I could picture it. The force touch actions are such a great idea but they need to be more intuitive for the 99% of people who don't RTFM and memorize what has an action. It can be so hit or miss.
- ja27 7y agoIn my experience, I bet half the iPhone owners I know don’t even know what Airdrop is much less how to change the setting. Teens all do.