What happens if someone sends me a file using airdrop?

When someone attempts to send you a file using AirDrop, you see an alert and a preview on your Mac or iOS device. You must tap Accept or Decline on your device to receive the file or refuse the transfer. This prevents nearby users from sending files directly to your device without your permission.

How do I send a file via airdrop?

When you’re in any app that has a file you want to send via AirDrop, tap the Share icon. Tap AirDrop. If you and the recipient have an iPhone 11 or later, you can point your iPhone in their direction to prioritize them in the list of nearby AirDrop users.

Does airdrop work on iPhone & iPad?

You can use copy paste and pickup calls using handoff across devices. However, AirDrop is somewhat different than other continuity features and helps transferring content to other people’s Apple device. If you are not using AirDrop, you are missing a real useful feature in your iPhone, iPad or Mac.