iOS 17: How to Enable and Use NameDrop on iPhone
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The recent iOS 17 update has brought a plethora of new features to iPhone users, with NameDrop being one of the most anticipated. Namedrop is an innovative feature that allows users to share their contact information or social profiles conveniently through a simple name mention. Here’s how you can enable and use NameDrop on your iPhone running iOS 17.
Enabling NameDrop on iOS 17
- Ensure your iPhone is updated to iOS 17 by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
- Open the Settings app and scroll down to “Contacts.”
- Tap on “NameDrop” to open the feature’s settings.
- You will have an option to enable NameDrop; toggle it on.
After enabling NameDrop, you need to set up your contact information that you want to share.
Setting Up Your Information for NameDrop
- In the NameDrop settings, select “Edit my Information.”
- Fill in the details you wish to share, such as your name, phone number, email and any social media profiles.
- You can also create different profiles for different scenarios like work, personal, or social.
Now that NameDrop is enabled and set up with your information, using it is quite straightforward.
Using NameDrop to Share Your Info
- Activate Siri by holding down the side button or saying “Hey Siri.”
- Tell Siri, “NameDrop my contact info,” or specify which profile you want to share if you’ve created multiple (e.g., “NameDrop my work profile”).
- Siri will then generate a NameDrop card that contains all the information you’ve previously set up.
- The person you’re sharing this information with then needs only to tap the card on their own device (which must also have iOS 17), and they’ll have the option to save your details directly into their contacts.
With these simple steps, you can leverage the power of Apple’s latest feature – making networking as seamless as never before. Just remember that both parties need iOS 17 for this feature to work properly. Now go ahead and give it a try—happy sharing!