Claim: Ignore fear mongering about Apple's new feature – NameDrop requires your consent before sharing contact info with other devices
Fact-check: Ignore fear mongering about Apple's new feature – NameDrop requires your consent before sharing contact info with other devices
Verdict: : namedrop, a 2023 feature on apple mobile devices, is enabled by default when you update the software. but sharing your contact details with another phone does not happen automatically. security experts say it's unlikely someone could steal your contact information using namedrop.
Organisation: Africa Check
Author: Kirsten Cosser
Date published: 2023-12-08T00:00:00