NameDrop lets iPhone users exchange contact information by bringing two devices together. Here’s how to use the feature, customize what it shares, and fix the most common problems.
NameDrop causes a light and vibration to show between the two iPhones
NameDrop causes a light and vibration to show between the two iPhonesApple introduced NameDrop in iOS 17 as part of a larger contact-sharing system built around Contact Posters. Instead of typing phone numbers manually, users can tap their iPhones together and choose whether to share or receive contact information.
It’s a simple gesture that feels like magic, at least when it works. Here’s how to use NameDrop and what might be going wrong when it doesn’t work as expected.
And don’t worry, NameDrop only shares your name, Contact Poster, and primary phone number and/or email address by default.