2023-11-27 21:16:08
With iOS 17.1, the feature was released NameDrop, which allows you to share your contact with another person who also uses an iPhone or Apple Watch just by bringing the top of the devices closer. Despite the practicality of the solution, it can also put some people at risk.
According to PhoneArena, children and teenagers can be encouraged to share their contacts with other people through the resource. This is what the police of cities in states such as Ohio e Connecticutfrom the United States, when warning parents and guardians regarding this issue.
In the case of the Middleton (Ohio) Police, it was recommended that parents disable NameDrop on their children’s iPhones, as the feature is active by default and can expose personal information (such as phone number, email and name) without parents’ knowledge. small. Many parents were not aware of this new feature of iPhones, as pointed out by the Watertown (Connecticut) Police.
Some people remembered that the function still requires some interaction from users for the contact to be sent from one iPhone to another, making it necessary to choose the option to share your contact. When you move the devices away or block one of them before the process is complete, sharing does not occur either.
In any case, it remains a risk when it comes to children, who can be manipulated or not understand that they should not share and the like. Following the Police’s advice, therefore, may actually be a good idea when it comes to children’s iPhones and Apple Watches.
To disable the feature on your iPhone, just go to Settings » General » AirDrop and disable the option Bring Devices Closer. On the Apple Watch, the procedure also consists of going to Settings, but the option to disable NameDrop can be found in the menu Contacts.
via Technoblog
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