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AirDrop

Apple's feature for wirelessly sharing files between nearby Apple devices.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

AirDrop lets Apple devices share files wirelessly over a short-distance peer link, using Bluetooth to negotiate and Wi-Fi for transfer.

See Nearby Share.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AirDrop?

Apple's feature for wirelessly sharing files between nearby Apple devices.

What terms are related to AirDrop?

Related Software terms include privacy dashboard, location services.

Related Technical Terms

privacy dashboard
A screen summarising which apps accessed sensitive data and when. Software
location services
System features that determine a device's location. Software
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