"Police Alert Parents to iPhone's Risky New Feature in Latest iOS Update"

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"Police Alert Parents to iPhone's Risky New Feature in Latest iOS Update"
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Police are warning iPhone users about a new feature called "NameDrop" that is enabled by default in the latest iOS update. This feature allows anyone with it to automatically receive contact information from nearby iPhones, including pictures, phone numbers, and email addresses. To disable the feature, users need to go into their iPhone settings, click on general, then airdrop, and turn off "bringing devices together." Apple assures that contacts won't be shared unless users choose to share their contact card and receive the other person's.

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