Apple iPhone Update - Police Depts Warning

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24. Police Departments and News Sites Spreading Misinformation About How iOS 17 NameDrop Feature Works

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/27/ios-17-namedrop-misinformation/

NameDrop works when two iPhones running iOS 17.1 or an iPhone with iOS 17.1 and an Apple Watch running watchOS 10.1 are placed right next to each other, as in almost touching. When the two devices come in close contact and both are unlocked, there is a pop up prompting users to share contact information or an image.

Contact information is not shared automatically, and it is a user-initiated process that requires both people exchanging information to accept the transfer. While an accidental exchange could occur, it would require a user to unlock their device and accept the sharing prompt for that to occur.

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After criticism from some commenters, Noble County edited its message to clarify that there's a popup to transfer content, and Dewey County said that it was attempting to "get parents engaged with their children," but many people who saw the original post may not see the updates.

It's "for the children" .... and as usual, IT EFFING ISN'T.