OS 26.2 brought a bunch of new features last month, including ‘AirDrop codes.’ Here’s how the new AirDrop enhancement works.

To change your AirDrop settings on an iPhone or iPad, open the General section of the Settings app and tap AirDrop. You can set your AirDrop to be visible to everyone, just your contacts, or no one.

2. Select the photos that you would like to share with your colleague, friend or family member 3. Press the Share Button which takes the form of a rectangular box with an up arrow protruding from it.

Here's why you might be having trouble exchanging images with your friend's iPhone over AirDrop, and how to fix it. Image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac You’re at a party and your friend takes a great picture.

It’s update time. Apple has just publicly rolled out incremental updates across its hardware portfolio. On your Apple device, head over to the Settings app to download the new iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, ...