AirDrop is the fastest, easiest way to share photos (and other content) with other nearby iPhone, iPad, or Mac users if you use an iPhone. With just a few taps, you can send photos and videos to one ...

is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, home theater, smartphones, and more. What’s great about AirDrop is its simplicity.

2. Select the photos that you would like to share with your colleague, friend or family member 3. Press the Share Button which takes the form of a rectangular box with an up arrow protruding from it.

To change your AirDrop settings on an iPhone or iPad, open the General section of the Settings app and tap AirDrop. You can set your AirDrop to be visible to everyone, just your contacts, or no one.

Here's why you might be having trouble exchanging images with your friend's iPhone over AirDrop, and how to fix it. Image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac You’re at a party and your friend takes a great picture.

After first making a change to AirDrop for users in China, Apple has changed the available options for all users with iOS 16.2. With “Everyone” not being a permanent option anymore, you may end up ...