Since 2011, Apple has launched a completely new feature that allows quick transfer between Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod touch). In this article you will discover what Airirdrop is and how it works on iOS / macos devices.
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I found that many owners of iPhone, Mac or iPad devices do not have this simple and fast file transfer between Apple devices. With less to know what Airirdrop is and how it works.
What is Airirdrop?
Airirdrop is an integrated feature in Apple devices that allow users to Transfer quickly and easily files between devices. As I said at the beginning, this feature was introduced by Apple in 2011, with the operating systems iOS 7 / macOS Lion (10.7). This feature uses wireless technology to transfer files such as photos, videos, contacts, locations and many other data types, between compatible devices.
Airirdrop uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology to transfer data between devices, and transfers are encrypted to ensure confidentiality and security of information.
“AirDrop” For Android
In 2020, Google introduced “Nearby Share” on Android devices, which behave similar to Airirdrop. Nearby Share uses technology Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi Direct and the internet connection to allow the transfer of files between compatible devices. This feature works on devices that run Android 6.0 Marshmallow or subsequent versions.
How Airdrop works on Apple devices
If you want to transfer files through AIRDROP, devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac) must be in proximity, you must be unlocked (with the open screen), activated the connections Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and have Activated the Airdrop function.
Airdrop settings for iPhone / iPad
You can decide from who you allow the receipt of files through Airirdrop on iPad, iPhone, or you can totally disable the function.
1. Open “Settings” → “General” → “AirDrop“.
2. In the AIRDROP settings you can choose from whom you want to receive files or disable it.
Receiving Off -The device cannot be seen by anyone who wants to send you files.
Contacts Only - Accept to receive files only from people you have in the contact list.
Everyone for 10 Minutes - allows the receipt of files from anyone sending you, for 10 minutes from activating the option.
Airdrop settings for Mac
Airdrop settings for Mac are somewhat similar to iOS or iPados.
1. Open “System Settings“, go to “General” (left bar), then to “AirDrop & Handoff“.
2. Here you can find the Airirdrop settings for Mac / MacBook.
How to send files from Mac computer on Apple devices (iPhone, MacBook, iPad)
As I said above, the recipient's device must have the option of receiving files via airdrop and be unlocked.
All you have to do to send files from a MAC calaculator to an Apple device is to select files you want to send, right -click, click the option “Share“, click pe “AirDrop“, then click on the device-url to which you want to send the files.
1. Select the file you want to send.
2. You choose the option of sharing, Airirdrop.
3. Click on the device to which the file is shipped to.
Airdrop sharing can be done from applications such as: Photos, Safari, Notes, Reminders, Calendar, Contact plus many more, from the menu “Share” of each one.
The recipient will receive a notification and be able to accept or reject the file transfer. If the recipient is also a device of yours or is in the family group, no confirmation will always be needed.
