AirDrop is a handy feature on Apple devices since it lets users discover nearby Macs, iPhones, and iPads, and securely transfer items between them over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and even continue larger ...

AirDrop is a handy way of transferring files and photos from Mac to iPhone, iPhone to Mac, iPhone to iPad, and so on. But it doesn’t always work. In this article we’ll look at some reasons why you ...

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.

AirDrop is a quick and easy way to send photos and video, and copy files, PDF, or other file types from your iPhone to your Mac, your Mac to your iPhone, from your iPhone to a friend’s iPhone, or any ...

Among the many reasons why people love the Apple ecosystem is the various ways its devices work together. With a single Apple account, you can manage everything from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and a ...

Though it’s been around for the better part of a decade, AirDrop isn’t a feature many Apple users are aware of. Those who have heard of it probably think it sounds unnecessary or even overwhelming.

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.

Earlier this month when iOS 26.2 beta 1 shipped, it included hints of a new AirDrop feature in the works. Here’s what my colleague Marcus reported at the time: Based on code reviewed by 9to5Mac, Apple ...

Since its introduction with iOS 7, AirDrop has become the favored means for iPhone and iPad users to instantly share photos, videos, documents, and more to nearby Apple devices over Wi-Fi and ...

Transferring files and photos between Apple devices is easy with AirDrop, but sometimes it can fail. Here are a few ways to resolve the issue. Nicole Lee Writer I started my career with CNET all the ...