Apple’s latest beta of watchOS 10 has added Apple Watch support for its forthcoming NameDrop feature, as spotted by avid code scrutinizer Aaronp613.
NameDrop was Apple’s headline new AirDrop feature in its ?iOS 17? preview. Rather than type in the number of someone new to call or text them so that they have your number, NameDrop allows you to simply hold your ?iPhone? near their ??iPhone?? to swap contact details.
Bringing the two devices together will automatically pop up a contact sharing interface, and tapping the popup shows a person’s contact information and their Contact Poster, with options to “Receive Only” or share your own contact information in response.
watchOS 10 Beta 5 adds Apple Watch support for NameDrop! pic.twitter.com/Zp0b8CYL0I— Aaron (@aaronp613) August 9, 2023
NameDrop works between two iPhones running ??iOS 17?, and between an ??iOS 17?? ?iPhone? and an Apple Watch running watchOS 10. As shown in action in the embedded video clip above, it also works between two Apple Watches via a new My Card sharing option in the Contacts app, or by tapping the My Card watch face complication.
5 New AirDrop Features Coming in iOS 17
Apple is expected to announce final details and launch dates for ?iOS 17? and related operating system updates at its upcoming iPhone 15 event on September 12.Related Roundups: watchOS 10, watchOS 9Related Forum: Apple ProgrammingThis article, “NameDrop Support for Apple Watch Found in watchOS 10 Beta 5” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Author: Tim Hardwick