Police warn about privacy concerns with new iPhone ‘NameDrop’ feature
Local Police Warn of Privacy Concerns with Latest iPhone Update
Residents have been alerted by local police about a new feature on the latest iPhone update that could potentially invade their privacy. This feature, called “NameDrop,” allows iPhone and Apple Watch users to quickly share information with each other. However, police departments across the country have issued warnings, stating that this feature may unintentionally share contact information with strangers.
Take Control of Your Privacy
If you’ve downloaded the iOS 17.1 update, NameDrop is automatically turned on. But don’t worry, you can easily disable this feature. Simply go to your iPhone or Apple Watch’s settings, click on “General,” then “AirDrop,” and finally switch off the “Bringing Devices Together” option.
It’s important to remember to adjust these settings on your children’s phones as well, to ensure their privacy is protected.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office emphasized the need to take action, stating, “Don’t forget to change these settings after the update on your children’s phones as well.”
Apple’s Silence Raises Concerns
Despite the growing concerns, Apple has not released any statements addressing this feature or the associated privacy risks. Interestingly, Apple recently joined other companies in suspending their ad campaigns on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
The Washington Examiner reached out to Apple for comment, but no response has been received at this time.
Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.
Why has Apple not addressed the privacy concerns associated with the NameDrop feature
Local Police Warn of Privacy Concerns with Latest iPhone Update
Residents have been alerted by local police about a new feature on the latest iPhone update that could potentially invade their privacy. This feature, called “NameDrop,” allows iPhone and Apple Watch users to quickly share information with each other. However, police departments across the country have issued warnings, stating that this feature may unintentionally share contact information with strangers.
Take Control of Your Privacy
If you’ve downloaded the iOS 17.1 update, NameDrop is automatically turned on. But don’t worry, you can easily disable this feature. Simply go to your iPhone or Apple Watch’s settings, click on “General,” then “AirDrop,” and finally switch off the “Bringing Devices Together” option.
It’s important to remember to adjust these settings on your children’s phones as well, to ensure their privacy is protected.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office emphasized the need to take action, stating, “Don’t forget to change these settings after the update on your children’s phones as well.”
Apple’s Silence Raises Concerns
Despite the growing concerns, Apple has not released any statements addressing this feature or the associated privacy risks. Interestingly, Apple recently joined other companies in suspending their ad campaigns on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
The Washington Examiner reached out to Apple for comment, but no response has been received at this time.
Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.
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