iOS 26.2 Adds Temporary AirDrop Access With Shareable Codes

OS 26.2 beta 3 includes new iPhone AirDrop functionality, providing a way for two people to share files temporarily without ...

Apple releases iOS 26.2 public beta 2 on iPhones: What's new, how to update

Apple's latest iOS 26.2 public beta 2 brings the new one-time AirDrop code feature, refinements to the Liquid Glass Level ...
The Verge

How to use AirDrop on Apple’s iPhone and iPad

is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, home theater, smartphones, and more. What’s great about AirDrop is its simplicity.
Digital Trends

How to AirDrop from your iPhone to a Mac

One of the benefits of owning multiple Apple-branded devices is the shared experience. Photos you take on an iPhone show up on a linked Mac or iPad. You can even send text messages without picking ...
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How to set your iPhone’s AirDrop to receive photos from “Contacts Only”

In 2014, Apple brought AirDrop to iOS, a feature that lets you quickly share files wirelessly with other iPhone users near you. It wasn’t long after that people started using the feature to send ...