• ForgotAboutDre@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    This would make the protocol less secure. Currently is limited to set software and hardware. It’s very difficult to exploit.

    It would also provided access to more information about the user than they currently would expect to share when they have airdrop enabled.

    Apple would have to redesign airdrop significantly to support this or risk major privacy and security issues. If apple does this you should stop using airdrop.

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      21 hours ago

      Yah, I don’t think you actually know how the tech works under the hood. Not true.

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        21 hours ago

        I don’t think you know how it works. AirDrop isn’t the same as Bluetooth or local network sharing. Its significantly more complex and requires access to both parties location and contacts.

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      2 days ago

      Apple would have to redesign airdrop significantly

      How will they ever afford it!?

    • Manzas@lemdro.id
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      2 days ago

      If you want this kind of security you aren’t using a snartphone.