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Everything You Need to Know About NameDrop in iOS 17 By Sergio Velasquez A special thanks to iDropNews for republishing permission. Images provided by iDropNews. Be sure to visit them at idropnews.com Apple is constantly trying to innovate and change the game with every new software update it drops, and iOS 17 was no different. In fact, iOS 17 was probably one of the best software updates we’ve gotten in a while, and it’s all thanks to the many new features and improvements the company added. One of the most interesting of these new features is NameDrop, a really fun new way to share your contact information with other people. Since this is a fairly new feature, you might not have started using it yet, but this will save you a lot of time when you meet new people. Here’s everything you need to know. What Is NameDrop? NameDrop is a new feature Apple introduced in iOS 17 that’s an extension of AirDrop. It lets you connect with other iPhone users and exchange contact information more easily than ever by simply putting your iPhones together. How Does NameDrop Work? NameDrop works with both the iPhone and newer Apple Watch models. To activate it, you’ll need to put your iPhone or Apple Watch next to the other person’s iPhone or Apple Watch. Once they’re together, you’ll be able to share your contact information via the new Contact Poster feature. When you receive the contact information of the other person, you’ll have the option to just receive their Contact Poster or share your own contact information with them. It’s a neat party trick, and it’ll save you a ton of time when meeting new people. Keep in mind, though, that NameDrop only works for new contacts. You can’t use it to update an older contact you already have on your iPhone. What Do You Need to Start Using NameDrop? NameDrop is available for every iPhone user running iOS 17 or later and most Apple Watch users with watchOS 10.1 or later. For the Apple Watch, you’ll need an Apple Watch Ultra model, Apple Watch Series 7 or later, or the second-generation Apple Watch SE. Not only that, but the person you’re trying to