"Police caution parents about security risk in iOS 17 update's new iPhone feature"
TL;DR
Law enforcement agencies are warning parents about the new NameDrop feature introduced in Apple's iOS 17 update, which allows users to easily share contact information with nearby iPhones and Apple Watches. While the feature requires consent to receive and share contact information, police are concerned that many users may inadvertently share their details or receive unsolicited information. Apple claims there are safeguards in place, but if you want to disable the feature, you can do so by going to Settings, General, AirDrop, and toggling off "Bringing Devices Together."
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