This means youll need to turn it off manually in your iPhones prefs menu.

To disable NameDrop, simply adhere to these instructions:

Open theSettingsapp.

Under START SHARING BY, toggle theBringing Devices Togetheroption off.

Three iPhones screens. The left screen has the General section highlighted. The middle screen has the AirDrop section highlighted. The right screen on the toggle switch for Bringing Devices Together highlighted.

This way, youll receive the other persons contact information without giving them yours.

Is NameDrop Dangerous?

There is a potential danger with any technology that allows you to share personal information.

The process for disabling NameDrop on the Apple Watch is identical to the iPhone.

Simply go toSettings>General>AirDropand toggleBring Devices Togetheroff.