"Privacy Concerns Surrounding iPhone's NameDrop Feature: What You Need to Know"

Police departments across the US are warning iPhone users about the new NameDrop feature in Apple's latest iOS update, which allows for the quick sharing of contact information between devices. However, security experts argue that the concerns may be exaggerated, as both users have to be in close proximity and give consent for the information exchange. While some police departments are urging users to disable the feature, experts believe the risk of nonconsensual contact information sharing is minimal. Users can disable NameDrop by going to Settings > General > AirDrop and toggling the "Bringing Devices Together" feature to "off."