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CNET
6 days ago
- CNET
Is Apple's AirDrop Not Working for You? Here's How to Fix It
AirDrop has always been a quick and convenient way to transfer files between Apple's devices. You can use it to easily share photos, documents, videos, audio recordings, contact cards, web links, notes and other data between iPads, iPhones and Macs. You can also use AirDrop to transfer those files to nearby contacts (as long as they have iOS or MacOS) and it works with any iOS device with iOS 7 or newer and Macs running OS X Yosemite or newer. For a detailed explanation of how to use AirDrop, check out our guide here. But even if you follow these steps, sometimes AirDrop can fail. Here are a few possible reasons why it's not working. Watch this: All Things Mobile: Our iPhone 16 Pro 7-Month Check-In 06:14 Bluetooth or Wi-Fi isn't on AirDrop uses both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to discover devices and share files. So both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi need to be turned on in order for it to work. If even one of the connections is disabled, AirDrop will not work. If you're having trouble with either of these connections, you can try toggling these features off and on again. To do so, simply head to Settings or Control Center and enable both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Personal Hotspot is enabled If your phone or tablet's Personal Hotspot feature is turned on, that might prevent AirDrop from working. Make sure that's disabled and make sure that the other device also has it turned off. A VPN connection might also create issues with AirDrop. If you're using a VPN, make sure that local networking is allowed. Otherwise, try disabling it in case you're having issues with AirDrop. You can double-check your AirDrop settings from the Control Center using these menus. Nicole Lee/CNET AirDrop is set to Receiving Off Another reason AirDrop might not be working is that your AirDrop settings are incorrect. If you have it as "Receiving Off," no one can AirDrop files to you. To correct this, you need to do the following: Open the Control Center panel panel Tap the wireless connection icon Tap the AirDrop icon Choose Contacts Only or Everyone for 10 Minutes The "Contacts Only" option only works with people saved in your contacts while the "Everyone" option opens your phone to the public for 10 minutes. We wouldn't advise choosing the latter unless you really trust the people around you. If the person you want to AirDrop with isn't in your contacts yet, it might be best to save them as a contact first before doing the AirDrop. Otherwise, the Everyone option is all right if you're in a relatively private location. Just make sure that it switches back to a more private option after the transfer ends. Your contact doesn't include their Apple ID If you had set the AirDrop preference set to "Contacts Only," then both parties need to have each other's Apple ID email address or mobile number set up in the Contacts app in order to work. If that's not working, then you can just use the Everyone option to AirDrop the file. Make sure the receiving iPhone is unlocked and powered on for AirDrop. Celso Bulgatti/CNET One of the devices is locked If one of the devices is locked or powered off, then AirDrop will not work. AirDrop won't see a locked device as an available device for sending something. Make sure the receiving iPhone, iPad or Mac is unlocked and powered on so that AirDrop can recognize it. The devices are too far apart Since AirDrop uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to transfer files, the two devices need to be within Bluetooth range of each other, which is often 30 feet. Try placing the two devices as close to each other as possible to minimize any errors. In iOS 18, the transfers can continue over the internet even if the initial connection is lost, so you could move apart after the process has already started. James Martin/CNET Incompatible hardware AirDrop only works with iOS and MacOS products, not with Android or PC products. Android does have Quick Share, which functions similarly to AirDrop. It's also possible that you are trying to AirDrop files that are particularly large, like 4K video files. If that's the case, check out this guide for transferring large videos from your iPhone to a Mac using the Image Capture tool on MacOSO.
GSM Arena
03-07-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Europeans to miss certain iOS 26 features due to strict EU regulations
Users in the EU are still waiting for their iPhone mirroring on Macs, and they won't be getting the Live Activities feature anytime soon either, due to strict EU regulations under the Digital Markets Act. In a recent statement, Kyle Andeer, the president of Apple Legal, said that some of the upcoming iOS 26 features may be delayed for European consumers or might not arrive at all. There are even talks about EU users losing the AirDrop function. According to Apple, Europe's DMA is hurting the company as it requires it to share its technology with other parties. Additionally, the privacy requirements under the Digital Markets Act are unrealistic and appear to favor certain companies, Cupertino claims. Apple has once again pointed out that Meta is exploiting the DMA's requirements and is asking for technology and user data that has nothing to do with Facebook or Instagram's core services. In the meantime, Apple is being forced to delay products and features because the EU is making it hard to comply with all the rules, which don't seem to apply to all companies equally. Apple's official stance is that the DMA isn't designed to protect customers, but to favor companies instead, sometimes European ones. It's interesting to see Apple fighting the EU's regulatory bodies while complying with everything that the Chinese government asks. In any case, we hope the EU and Apple sort these things out for the sake of regular consumers, who are forced to pay the same price, or even higher, as their US peers and do not receive all the functionalities. Source
India Today
16-06-2025
- India Today
With iOS 26, Apple finally lets iPhone users set custom ringtones directly much like Android: How to use
iOS or Android — which is better? That's not the easiest question to answer. At the end of the day, it really comes down to what works best for you. And that's completely fine. But let's be honest — no matter which team you're on, neither operating system is perfect. Take Android, for instance. It's great — open, flexible, full of customisation. But it still doesn't match iOS when it comes to things like ecosystem integration, consistent UI across devices, or features like AirDrop. On the other hand, iOS, for all its polish and reliability, is only now catching up to certain basic features Android users have enjoyed for years, like a T9 dialler or native call now, in another long-overdue update, Apple is finally letting iOS users set custom ringtones in iOS 26. Yes, that same feature Android phones have had forever. But as late as it is, this new feature comes as a welcome an easier way to set a custom ringtone on iPhoneUntil now, if you wanted a custom ringtone on your iPhone, you had just two options — pay for one on the iTunes Store, or go through a painfully complicated process using GarageBand. Both were annoying in their own way. But with iOS 26 (developer preview only for now), Apple has made it easier, kind of. You still can't just download any audio from the internet, but at least setting a custom tone is much simpler now. Here's how you do it:advertisement— First, make sure the audio file you want to use is already on your iPhone — either in the Files app or in Voice Memos.— If the file is in Files, long-press it and tap Share.— If it's in Voice Memos, tap the three-dot icon next to the file, then tap Share.— In the Share menu, swipe up a little, and tap Use as Ringtone.— That's it. You've set your custom ringtone. It'll now also show up in the Ringtones section under Sounds & Haptics. And once your custom tones are saved, switching between them becomes super setting a tone is now easier, getting your hands on the right audio file is still a bit of a headache. For example, I wanted to relive some nostalgia and set a classic ringtone, which was one of my favourites, on my Nokia N8. Found it online in seconds, but couldn't download it directly on my iPhone. Why? Because iOS doesn't let you download MP3s or MP4s from the browser. Not even here's what I had to do:— I downloaded the ringtone on my Mac.— Then I used AirDrop to send it to my iPhone.— It instantly appeared in the Files app, ready to you can ask someone to email you the file or send it on WhatsApp. iOS will let you download it from yes, you can now finally set custom ringtones in iOS 26. Now, if only Apple would let us download audio files directly to our iPhones — that's next on my wishlist.
Tom's Guide
29-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
How to use Quick Share — your Android's equivalent of AirDrop
There are loads of ways of sharing files between devices. You can attach them to emails or messages, upload them to cloud storage and send a link, or even store them on USB drives if you want to get physical. But there are easier ways of transferring files and, on Android, Quick Share reigns supreme. Formally called Nearby Share, Quick Share is Android's version of AirDrop on the iPhone. This feature looks for nearby devices and beam your photos, files and other information across. It's also a default app, so you should have it on your Android device ready to go. And all it takes is the tap of an icon to get started. But what if you don't have a recipient device close to hand? Don't worry. Quick Share has that covered too with links and QR codes available. So, let's check out how to use this feature and make the most of it. In most cases, you're going to be using Quick Share to share files with others so let's see how it's done. If you need to securely transfer files between nearby Android devices, Chromebooks and Windows, you need to launch the app containing the file you wish to share. For example, if you want to share a web page, you should open Chrome or if you want to share an image, launch Photos. You then need to select the file you want to share. You then need to locate the Share button. In Photos, you will see it below an open image or it may be hidden within a menu. In either case, simply tap the Share button and you will be shown a set of options. Look for and tap the Quick Share button. Your Android phone will scan for nearby devices but you will need to have a recipient device turned on and logged in. When you see a device you wish to share with, just tap that device and the file will be transferred. If the device you want to share your file with is not listed, then you can tap QR code or link instead. The QR code can then be shown to the intended recipient and, when it's scanned, the file can be downloaded. The code can be copied and sent in any way you wish — email, text and so on. Files can also be shared with a contact regardless of how near or far they are. Look under Share to Contacts and, you can either select a name or tap View Contact, then choose someone to share the file with. You may also want to be able to receive files via Quick Share but you can control how this works for you. To determine how Quick Share works on your device, launch the Settings app and select Connected devices. In some instances, you may need to tap on Connection preferences then select Quick Share, but you may also find you can immediately tap Quick Share. Now look under the category Who can share with you. By default, this is set to Contacts and that's a sensible option: it means that only trusted people can share files with you. If you're happy with this and would prefer total privacy, you can select No-one but there is also a third option. Select Done. There can be circumstances where you would like to receive a file but you wouldn't necessarily want to store that person's contact details in your phone. In this case, you can select Everyone which means your Android device is open to receiving files from any nearby device. For privacy and security, this option only remains active for 10 minutes. And there you go. You now know how to use Quick Share on your Android. There are other ways of transferring data depending on what you're trying to achieve. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. For example, you can learn how to transfer data from Android to iPhone if you are switching to an Apple device, or discover how to transfer data from Android to Android if you're sticking with Google's OS. And if you're interesting in the best file sharing apps, we've got you covered.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
10 new horror films that are almost terrifying
Do you like horror movies that turn out great? Let's look at 10 recent horror movies that were so close to being amazing. 1. Heart Eyes This movie mixes horror with romantic comedy. The chemistry between Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding is great. The killer looks scary but the ending is very predictable; it feels like an old horror movie from the early 2000s. Started strong, but ended too safe and basic. 2. Companion A girl finds out she's actually a robot built for her boyfriend. Sophie Thatcher gives a great performance. The movie is full of surprises and crazy twists. But it doesn't always make sense if you think too much. Characters act weird just to push the story forward. Fun ride, but very messy and silly in logic. 3. Drop A mom gets scary messages through AirDrop while on a date. The first hour is super suspenseful and fun. Meghann Fahy acts really well. But the ending goes full silly mode with weird action. The villain reveal is boring and obvious. It starts stylish, but ends like a goofy TV show. 4. The Monkey A killer monkey toy causes crazy deaths. The death scenes are brutal and creative. Theo James plays two brothers and does a great job, but the ending gets way too confusing and messy. Some bad CGI ruins the vibe but overall great build-up, but poor and strange wrap-up. Live Events 5. Azrael Set in a silent post-apocalyptic world. No talking, just action and tension. Samara Weaving kills it with her expressions, but there's no deep story or strong characters. The ending feels empty and sudden. Cool concept, but lacks full emotional impact. 6. Final Destination: Bloodlines A fresh entry in the famous death-trap horror series. First two-thirds are fun, gross, and shocking. Tony Todd appears and adds weight. But the ending copies older films in the series. The twists are super obvious if you know biology. Seems like the studio messed with the final act. 7. In a Violent Nature A slow, artsy take on slasher films. The camera follows the killer, not the victims. Some death scenes are unforgettable, but the ending drags too long. Final 15 minutes are talky and lose focus. Almost genius, but falls asleep at the finish line. 8. Your Monster A woman meets a literal monster who helps her find herself. Mixes horror, comedy, and romance really well. Melissa Barrera is amazing. But the ending twist is weird and disappointing. It changes the whole story in a not-fun way. Great mix of genres, just wish it ended better. 9. Don't Move A woman is paralyzed slowly after being attacked. Super tense in the beginning and acting from Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock, but they stretched the story too long. Plot twists feel fake just to keep it going. 'Don't Move' could have made a better short film. 10. Borderline A pop star is stalked by a crazy fan in the '90s. Ray Nicholson is wild and amazing as the villain. Alba Baptista also shines in a twisted role, but Samara's role feels too basic. The movie doesn't show enough '90s vibes despite the setting. Fun and weird, but not fully developed. FAQs Q1. Suggest a horror movie with no dialogue? Azrael is set in a silent world and has no talking at all. Q2. Are these new horror movies worth watching? Yes, many are fun and creative, but some have weak or silly endings.
