Can AirDrop be used for anything other than sending photos? --Why the iPhone I can't hear anymore | Mynavi News Mynavi News Mynavi

AirDrop, which enables wireless transfer of files between Apple devices such as iPhone and Mac. Since Bluetooth LE (BLE) grasps each other's existence, the destination can be specified quickly, and a large amount of data can be transferred at high speed via Wi-Fi. Since data is sent and received directly between terminals, it has the advantage of being OK even inside buildings or underground where mobile lines cannot be used.

Such AirDrop, the most active scene is the delivery of photos. In addition to being able to wirelessly send to the person in front of you in real time, it also has the advantage of not reducing / degrading the photo. It's limited to nearby iPhone and Mac users, but it's a great way to transfer photos.

However, AirDrop isn't just for transferring photos. Let's introduce how to use AirDrop other than photos based on a concrete example.

One is the transfer of contact data. If you want to tell the other party your address or phone number, open your page with the Contacts app and tap "Send Contact" at the bottom of the screen. All you have to do now is specify the destination via the AirDrop button.

The other is the transfer of open web pages. You can use it conveniently when telling a friend next to you to see this site. The procedure is the same as when sending a photo, such as tapping the share button at the bottom of the screen.

It can also be conveniently used for the purpose of teaching a place. You can AirDrop the location information by tapping the desired facility (or tapping the appropriate position to create a mark) in the map app and tapping the share button on the sheet that appears.

In addition, when communicating with a person who is not registered in the contact, be careful about the setting of AirDrop. Tap and hold the area on the upper left of the control center and tap "AirDrop" on the screen that appears to temporarily switch to "Everyone". After you finish your work, return to "Contacts only" and set it so that it will not respond to AirDrop from people you do not know (it will not be displayed as a destination candidate).