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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 ...

Security vulnerabilities discovered in Apple's AirDrop and Android's Quick Share

Security researchers have found vulnerabilities in Apple's AirDrop and Google's and Samsung's Quick Share that can provoke ...
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.

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.
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Is Apple's AirDrop Not Working for You? Here's How to Fix It

AirDrop has always been a quick and convenient way to transfer files between Apple's devices. You can use it to easily share photos, documents, videos, audio recordings, contact cards, web links, ...
Security Boulevard

AirDrop and Quick Share Flaws Allow Attackers to Crash Nearby Devices

What happened Security researchers disclosed multiple vulnerabilities affecting Apple AirDrop and Google and Samsung Quick Share that could allow attackers within wireless range to crash or disrupt ...
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 ...
MacRumors

iOS 26.2 Adds Temporary AirDrop Access With Shareable Codes

iOS 26.2 beta 3 includes new iPhone AirDrop functionality, providing a way for two people to share files temporarily without having to add each other as contacts. There is a new option to get an ...
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 ...
Forbes

Apple iOS 26.2—New iPhone PIN Codes Now Just Days Away

Game-changing update comes in days. Apple’s next iPhone update is now just days away. Not only does it add new emergency alerts, tailored to your location, but it also brings a major change to AirDrop ...
USA Today

AirDrop large and multiple files with this throwback tip

A wired connection can be used to speed up large or multiple file transfers via AirDrop. Some Android users can now use Quick Share to send and receive files with Apple devices via AirDrop. If you use ...