iOS 17.1 and watchOS 10.1 allow NameDrop to quickly share contact information with a nearby iPhone or Apple Watch.
What is NameDrop?
NameDrop is a feature that allows owners of iPhones or Apple Watches to share their contact information with other Apple devices, when they come in close contact with.
How does the NameDrop feature work?
Users need to hold their phones screen close to the top of another person’s iPhone, about 1 inch apart, which will cause both devices to vibrate. Once the devices link, a NameDrop prompt appears on both phone screens, allowing users to choose if they want to share their contact cards or only receive the contact card of the other user.
iPhone users can select what contact information they wish to share, such as phone numbers and email addresses.
Is it safe?
Sort of. The 2 devices need to be about 1 inch apart to be able to share the contact card, and both users need to unlock their devices and approve the sharing of contact details. This won’t share photos or the entire contact list. Users who still aren’t comfortable with this, can easily turn this feature off.
Read more about it here.