📌 What is AirDrop?
AirDrop is a wireless file-sharing technology developed by Apple that allows users to quickly, securely, and easily send data between Apple devices — without cables or internet connection. Whether you're using an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or iPod touch, you can share photos, videos, documents, contacts, or even website links in just seconds.
AirDrop is a wireless file-sharing technology developed by Apple that allows users to quickly, securely, and easily send data between Apple devices — without cables or internet connection. Whether you're using an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or iPod touch, you can share photos, videos, documents, contacts, or even website links in just seconds.
💡 Why Use AirDrop?
Key Advantages of AirDrop:
- 📶 No Internet Required | Uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct to send files directly
- ⚡ High Speed | Much faster than traditional Bluetooth
- 🔒 Secure | Files are encrypted during transfer
- 💼 Supports Various File Types | Photos, videos, documents, links, contacts, etc.
- 🔄 Cross-Device Use | Works seamlessly across iOS and macOS
📲 How to Use AirDrop on Different Devices
▸ On iPhone and iPad
- Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Open the file (e.g., photo) you want to send and tap Share
- Tap the AirDrop icon
- Select the receiving device → The recipient will see a confirmation → Tap Accept
▸ On Mac
- Open Finder → Click AirDrop in the sidebar
- Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Drag the file to the recipient’s icon in the AirDrop window
- The file will be received and saved in the Downloads folder on their Mac
⚙️ AirDrop Settings
Go to Settings > General > AirDrop
You can choose who can send files to your device:
- Receiving Off
- Contacts Only
- Everyone (Recommended only when needed for security reasons)
🚧 Precautions
- Only set “Everyone” when you're actively using AirDrop to avoid receiving unwanted files
- Devices must be within ~9 meters (30 feet) of each other
- Both devices must have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on
- Does not work with Android and Windows
✅ Summary
AirDrop is a fast, simple, and secure file-sharing tool for Apple users.
It’s especially ideal for those within the Apple ecosystem — like iPhone + Mac or iPad + iPhone.
Facebook
LINE
