The Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 hit shelves a couple of weeks ago, and they’ve brought all sorts of exciting features to Apple Watch fans. And the new upgrades seemed to have a theme this year.
While I was watching Apple’s 2023 Wonderlust event, I noticed that the software and hardware updates the company has brought to the Apple Watch. Apple seems to be championing connectivity, with features designed to let you better connect with your health, better connect with your other Apple devices, and even better connect with folks around you. NameDrop is designed for the latter, and it lets you share contact information almost instantly.
Here’s what you need to know about NameDrop for the Apple Watch. For more, here’s how to how to download Watch OS 10 and how to download iOS 17.
What is NameDrop?
NameDrop is a new way for Apple Watch users to share contact information, with a simple and subtle movement of the wrist. NameDrop works much like AirDrop does to quickly share a file or send a photo. Gone are the days of typing phone numbers or handing over your phone so someone can put their number into your contacts.
During its event, Apple showed two people placing their Apple Watches near each other to swap contact info. Apple says this is enabled by the brand-new S9 chip.
How can I get NameDrop?
Watch OS 10.1 finally dropped Wednesday, which gives those who downloaded the update a chance to make use of NameDrop on their Apple Watch. If you want to take advantage of NameDrop on your Apple Watch, all you’ll need to do is download Watch OS 10.1 on to your watch, and you should be good to go! You’ll just need to make sure you’re trying to share info with others that have also upgraded their watch or iPhone.
Can I use NameDrop if I don’t have an Apple Watch?
If you’re an iPhone user and you want to get in on all the NameDrop action, you’re in luck. Apple’s iOS 17, which has finally arrived, comes with NameDrop capabilities. So, if you’re an iPhone user running iOS 17, you’ll be able to use NameDrop to immediately swap contacts with another iPhone user running iOS 17, and also with Apple Watch users running Watch OS 10.1.
