#AirdropSafetyGuide

AirDrop is a feature that allows users to send files to each other over short distances or to nearby devices. You can send multiple file types to any receiving device (as long as it’s a supported Apple product), and it’s even possible to do so without an internet connection.

Transfers are encrypted between the nearby devices and are done primarily using Bluetooth Low Energy technology. The process also uses a peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connection, though it’s not necessary to be online to use AirDrop. Apple recommends using a Wi-Fi connection whenever possible because a local Wi-Fi network shared between the sending and receiving device boosts file transfer speeds.

The convenience of quickly sending and accepting files on any Apple device — alongside the fact that various types of Apple devices support this feature — makes AirDrop a reliable and preferred way to share files.