Apple introduced a feature called NameDrop with iOS 17. This feature, which works similar to AirDrop, allows users to transfer contacts in seconds. However, many police departments in the US have said NameDrop would endanger the safety of children.
Is iPhone NameDrop dangerous?
Enabled after the iOS 17.1 update, NameDrop allows users to share phone numbers, email addresses, and photos between Apple devices. The feature works by bringing the device screens closer and touching them together.
However, this feature is thought to put many children under the age of 18 at risk. Police say that especially strangers can easily give and receive numbers from children. Hence, he urged parents to disable the NameDrop feature.
A police department in the US state of Connecticut made the warning on social media. Some parents stated that they were not aware of NameDrop after updating their children’s devices. However, not all parents think this feature poses a risk.
Apple also says this feature includes two-step verification. In other words, when performing NameDrop with two iPhones, both parties must actively verify. Police departments, however, disagree with Apple.
It is possible to say that a similar danger can actually occur with AirDrop. However, NameDrop’s ability to easily exchange contacts seems to leave children vulnerable to strangers.
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