Here's How to Disable NameDrop

One of the features that has iPhone users seriously split isNameDrop.

Specifically, there’s been concern about contact information being accidentally shared – or even worse, stolen.

Is NameDrop dangerous?

No, NameDrop isn’t necessarily dangerous.

You also only havetwo optionswhen two iPhones are placed together and the option for NameDrop is presented.

When you selectShareyou will send your contact information and receive the other person’s contact information.

If you somehow accidentally NameDrop with someone you don’t want to, you’ve got options.

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How do I disable NameDrop?

If you want NameDrop disabled for good, it’s pretty simple to just turn it off.

All you should probably do to disable NameDrop is:

1.Open theSettingsapp.

4.Once you kick off the tab, simply toggle theBring Devices Togetheroption off.

It’s as easy as that.

For more, here’s our review of theiPhone 15 and 15 Plusand theiPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.