Apple is testing a 30-day AirDrop pairing option in iOS 26.2 beta, using a PIN system to simplify sharing while improving privacy controls.
Rajat Saini
Rajat is a journalist who writes about Apple and iOS with deep technical knowledge. At MacObserver, he tracks every iOS update, new iPhone releases, and explains how new features and system changes affect users and developers. He regularly digs into iOS beta builds, tests updates on his iPhone, and looks for hidden changes and behind-the-scenes improvements.
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