True, they should have included that. I imagine it ends up in iCloud drive, either by asking you the destination folder or by assuming a generic downloads/upcoming folder.
The article fails to answer the most crucial questions: where will transferred files end up on iOS ? Will you be able to transfer all kinds of files to iOS?
Is there a list of compatible hardware for Yosemite's feature set? I realize, for example, that AirDrop isn't going to work except on the latest iPhone/iPad, but which MacBook Pros, iMacs, etc. will it work with. Is Bluetooth 4[chip] the essential ingredient?
Is there a list of compatible hardware for Yosemite's feature set? I realize, for example, that AirDrop isn't going to work except on the latest iPhone/iPad, but which MacBook Pros, iMacs, etc. will it work with. Is Bluetooth 4[chip] the essential ingredient?
I believe it's a new WiFi chip that allow for an ad-hoc network whilst still maintaining connectivity to the primary WiFI network. Sadly I have no idea what this technology is called, or if it even has an official name, which is pretty poor considering my background.
edit: Here is a list of devices that may or may not be accurate:
Is there a list of compatible hardware for Yosemite's feature set? I realize, for example, that AirDrop isn't going to work except on the latest iPhone/iPad, but which MacBook Pros, iMacs, etc. will it work with. Is Bluetooth 4[chip] the essential ingredient?
I believe it's a new WiFi chip that allow for an ad-hoc network whilst still maintaining connectivity to the primary WiFI network. Sadly I have no idea what this technology is called, or if it even has an official name, which is pretty poor considering my background.
edit: Here is a list of devices that may or may not be accurate:
This is for security, so that you can't just go into an airport or Starbucks and try to send malware to people nearby. Sure, most people will probably click "deny", but all it takes is one person every now and then to click "allow".
Security, nothing.
Originally Posted by patsu
My guess is… …power saving..
AHHHHHHHH. That’s it. You’re absolutely right. Still upset about it, but now they have a reason. Thanks.
Originally Posted by pmz
…no you should not be able to sneak files onto their machines.
Thanks for the strawman.
Originally Posted by Slurpy
Because unlike other companies, Apple takes your security and privacy very seriously, even if they need to inconvenience yo with a couple more clicks. I for one appreciate it.
Often I take my security more seriously than Apple, it seems.
Is there any reason none of the continuity features will work on my mac? I have Yosemite beta and iOS 8 on my iMac mid 2011 and my iPhone 5s. For example, this is what my Airdrop looks like
Says nothing about iOS devices! And also Handoff will not work no matter what I try to do to try and get it to work. Any help is much appreciated
Often I take my security more seriously than Apple, it seems.
Wow, you've clearly flown the coop, and are speaking without understanding what you are talking about.
When Apple demonstrated AirDrop initially (back on OS X), they made a big point of security, and the fact that you have to be in AirDrop to even show up to another computer, and then have to explicitly accept any file transfers as a deliberate design choice to make it more secure.
This sort of thinking goes all throughout their software. They are very consistent in designing things so that people can just trust that they are secure by default and likely be correct.
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I believe it's a new WiFi chip that allow for an ad-hoc network whilst still maintaining connectivity to the primary WiFI network. Sadly I have no idea what this technology is called, or if it even has an official name, which is pretty poor considering my background.
edit: Here is a list of devices that may or may not be accurate:
edit2: It looks like it involves WiFi Direct but I'm not sure it's that the whole story:
Pretty poor, indeed. Consider your wrist slapped. ????
Security, nothing.
AHHHHHHHH. That’s it. You’re absolutely right. Still upset about it, but now they have a reason. Thanks.
Thanks for the strawman.
Because unlike other companies, Apple takes your security and privacy very seriously, even if they need to inconvenience yo with a couple more clicks. I for one appreciate it.
Often I take my security more seriously than Apple, it seems.
Is there any reason none of the continuity features will work on my mac? I have Yosemite beta and iOS 8 on my iMac mid 2011 and my iPhone 5s. For example, this is what my Airdrop looks like
Says nothing about iOS devices! And also Handoff will not work no matter what I try to do to try and get it to work. Any help is much appreciated
Security, nothing.
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Often I take my security more seriously than Apple, it seems.
Wow, you've clearly flown the coop, and are speaking without understanding what you are talking about.
When Apple demonstrated AirDrop initially (back on OS X), they made a big point of security, and the fact that you have to be in AirDrop to even show up to another computer, and then have to explicitly accept any file transfers as a deliberate design choice to make it more secure.
This sort of thinking goes all throughout their software. They are very consistent in designing things so that people can just trust that they are secure by default and likely be correct.
Okay. Keep pretending that.
Yeah I'm finding it doesn't work with my 2009 MBP...guess its my excuse to buy a new one
Shakes fist at sky!
is there an option for sharing music in Air Drop in iOS 8 or still Air Drop does only for images as in iOS7