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In the wake of Apple's latest software update, iOS 17, police departments across several states, including Massachusetts, Illinois and California, have issued an urgent advisory to parents. This cautionary message stems from the introduction of a feature called "NameDrop," which, by default, is activated in the new update. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER

You can share information, but it just won't happen when you pass by someone else with an iPhone.

The feature is called Name Drop and allows for the quick sharing of photos, music, and contact information with another iPhone user.

The NameDrop feature in iOS 17 allows users to share contacts through AirDrop by bringing their iPhones into close proximity. However, the Chester Police Department has recently issued a warning, advising iPhone users to refrain from utilizing this feature.

ROCHESTER, Minn. - A new iPhone update has some parents concerned about safety.

Police are telling parents to disable a new iPhone feature 'NameDrop' inside iOS 17 software. Here is how you can turn off 'NameDrop'.

There have been a number of reports over the last few days that Name Drop on the iPhone with iOS 17 is not secure, this is incorrect, Apple's feature on

Protecting our kids has always been challenging, but a new update to iPhone’s iOS could make that more difficult.

The Orange County Sherriff's Office is warning of a new security risk involving a recent update to the software. A new iOS 17 feature called Name Drop,…

What is Apple's NameDrop feature in iOS17 update, and why are police agencies issuing warnings about it? How do you turn NameDrop on or off?