Apple’s products are full of functions, options and hundreds of options. But do you also know them all? Over the years, the software for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac has become very complex, time to help you on your way with useful tips for daily use that all Apple users should know.
On our website you will find thousands of iPad and iPhone tips, smart manuals and Apple tips for Mac, Apple Watch and more. With the small tips below you can get started right away. This way you can get everything out of your Apple products and you become a real pro user.
Handy Apple Tips for AirDrop
AirDrop is a function on iPhone, iPad and Mac with which users can share photos, videos, documents and other files wirelessly with other Apple devices nearby. It uses Bluetooth and WiFi to establish a direct connection and makes it easy to share files without the need for internet connection or physical cables.
Below you will find five handy Apple tips for AirDrop, so you can really get everything out of the partial function and you become a real Pro user. Click on the tip to read it in full.
Use airdrop by keeping two devices together
Wednesday, May 22 • Wesley Fabry
Since iOS 17 you can share files with another iPhone user faster by keeping two devices together. AirDrop is then immediately activated and you can start the transfer. Do you not want this? Then you can switch off devices together.
AirDrop is a function with which Apple users can share wireless photos, videos and files with other Apple devices in the neighborhood, without the need for a physical or internet connection.
Quickly switch AirDrop on or off via the control panel
Thursday, May 27 • Wesley Fabry
In most cases, the AirDrop connection is permanently active, but you can also quickly manage this via the control panel. You have the choice to call in AirDrop for everyone or only contacts, and you can also switch off the service.
You must always make these changes via the settings on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Fortunately, that can be done much faster via the control panel so that your AirDrop only has to switch on when you really need it.
Share all data and operations of a photo via AirDrop
Tuesday, June 21 • Wesley Fabry
Did you know that when sharing photos and videos, not all information is shared? Fortunately, Apple gives you the possibility to fully share files that are present in the photos app with other Apple users. This means that all data, including any operations, are shared with the recipient. This way you can share photos and videos in original quality including all metadata.
For this you have to share the photos and videos directly via AirDrop or online via an iCloud link. We explain how that works exactly.
Share login details and passwords via AirDrop on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Friday, August 11 • Richard IJzermans
The key ring for passwords is a built-in function that helps Apple users to manage and automatically fill in passwords on their iPhone, iPad or Mac. If desired, you can share the login details via AirDrop via the key ring.
This can be useful if you share an account with multiple users. User names and passwords are stored in a safe safe via the key ring. Optionally, it can be automatically synchronized between devices via iCloud, so that users can easily log in to websites and apps without having to type any password manually.
Turn off AirDrop for more privacy or extra battery life
Thursday, August 31 • Wesley Fabry
AirDrop is a handy function on Apple devices with which users can share wireless files with other Apple devices in the neighborhood, without the need for internet connection. It uses WiFi and Bluetooth technology to transfer files quickly and easily.
AirDrop is always on for contacts and can nowadays be enabled manually for everyone for 10 minutes. In some cases it is better to completely disable AirDrop. This way people around you do not see that you are available and it is better for the battery life of your device.