Tim Hardwick
In iOS 17, Apple has made it easier to share files and media with a great new proximity feature called AirDrop that does most of the work for you.
In previous versions of iOS, transferring a file or photo between Apple devices involved opening the corresponding file, click the Share button , select AirDrop, and then select the nearest device to which you want to send the file.
In iOS 17 This process still exists for sharing between Apple devices, but if you're transferring between iPhones, you can skip some of the typical sharing steps by using the new AirDrop proximity feature.
To start transferring, select the photo or file you want to share. you want to share with someone. From there, simply touch your unlocked iPhone to your unlocked iPhone another person, and a sharing interface will appear on your device without having to tap on the share sheet.
Tap the Share button, which will pop up to send the photo or file to the person near you, and it will received on another device automatically with permission granted based on its proximity.
Note that sharing files this way works even if AirDrop reception is disabled or limited to contacts, so it provides the ability to share file with anyone without having to change the general AirDrop settings.
Enable or disable AirDrop sharing
We are used to the fact that AirDrop works with someone in the same room and requires a few manual steps, but the proximity sharing feature makes transferring data between two devices almost effortless. Of course, if you don't like the idea of data sharing, you can turn it off. Here's how to do it in iOS 17.
- Open the Settings app.
- Click on General -> AirDrop .
- Turn on or off the switch next to Device pairing.
That's all you need for this. Please note that disabling this setting will also prevent contacts from being shared via NameDrop. To learn how to share contacts in iOS 17 is easier than ever, check out our dedicated guide to NameDrop.
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