AirDrop
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AirDrop is Apple's wireless file-sharing feature that lets users quickly and securely transfer photos, documents, and other data between nearby Apple devices.
Aliases (1)
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Apple software feature
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wireless file-sharing feature → |
| defaultSaveLocation |
Downloads folder on macOS
→
corresponding app on iOS and iPadOS → |
| designGoal |
quick local file sharing
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secure local file sharing → |
| developer |
Apple Inc.
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| discoveryMethod |
Bluetooth-based proximity detection
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| introducedInVersion |
Mac OS X Lion
→
iOS 7 → |
| networkRequirement |
doesNotRequireCommonWiFiNetwork
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| platform |
iOS
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iPadOS → macOS → visionOS → watchOS → |
| primaryFunction |
file transfer between nearby Apple devices
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| privacySetting |
Contacts Only
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Everyone for 10 Minutes → Receiving Off → |
| range |
short-range wireless communication
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| releaseYear |
2011
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| requires |
Apple ID for Contacts Only mode
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Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth enabled → |
| securityFeature |
encryption
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mutual device discovery controls → |
| supports |
folder transfer
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multi-file transfer → |
| supportsDataType |
app links
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contacts → documents → map locations → photos → videos → website links → |
| supportsDeviceType |
Apple Vision Pro
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Apple Watch → Mac → iPad → iPhone → iPod touch → |
| transferMethod |
direct device-to-device connection
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| userInterfaceLocation |
Finder sidebar on macOS
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Share sheet on iOS and iPadOS → |
| usesTechnology |
Bluetooth
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Wi‑Fi → peer-to-peer Wi‑Fi → |
Referenced by (5)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Control Center (macOS)
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includesControlFor |
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Universal Clipboard
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relatedFeature |
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Nearby Share
("Apple AirDrop")
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similarTo |
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Mac
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supports |
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macOS
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supportsFeature |