iOS 26.2 adds new ‘AirDrop codes’ feature, here’s how it works

iOS 26.2 is officially here, packing a bunch of brand new features, including an enhancement to AirDrop called ‘AirDrop codes.’ Here’s how the new feature works.

AirDrop has long been a highly popular iPhone feature, offering an easy way to share photos, files, and more with friends and family.

But in iOS 26.2, there’s a new AirDrop enhancement available: “codes.”

Here are the details from Apple’s official release notes:

AirDrop codes offer an additional…