Apple's NameDrop Feature in iOS 17 Sparks Safety Concerns, But Experts Assure It's Safe

Despite Warnings from Law Enforcement, Tech Experts and Apple Reiterate User Consent is Required for Contact Sharing

Apple's new NameDrop feature in iOS 17, which allows users to share contact information with nearby iPhones or Apple Watches, has sparked safety concerns among law enforcement agencies across the U.S.
Despite the warnings, tech experts and Apple assure that the feature is safe and requires explicit user consent to share information.
The feature is automatically enabled in the iOS 17 update, but can be easily turned off in the iPhone's settings.
NameDrop only works when two devices are very close together, both are unlocked, and users choose to share their contact information.
Law enforcement's warnings have been criticized as fearmongering and spreading misinformation about the feature.