9to5Mac Daily AirDrop features, new iOS rumors
Dec 16, 2025
Discover the latest in tech as GM rolls out a native Apple Music app with immersive Spatial Audio for Cadillac. Learn about the intriguing new 'AirDrop Codes' in iOS 26.2 that streamline file transfers with one-time use codes. Dive into leaked features for future iOS versions, including exciting Siri AI upgrades and enhancements for iCloud Keychain. Explore rumors around AirPods pairing and health metrics on Mac, providing a glimpse into the future of Apple's ecosystem!
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GM Adds Native Apple Music With Spatial Audio
- General Motors is rolling out a native Apple Music app integrated into select 2025–2026 vehicles.
- Cadillac gets Spatial Audio support and GM will provide eight years of streaming via OnStar Basics for new cars.
AirDrop Codes Add Verification Layer
- iOS 26.2 introduces AirDrop Codes to verify transfers with unknown people using a one-time code on the receiver's device.
- After code entry, sender and receiver remain visible to each other for 30 days without enabling Everyone for 10 minutes.
Use AirDrop Codes Instead Of Everyone
- Configure AirDrop in Settings to choose Receiving Off, Contacts Only, Everyone for 10 minutes, or the new AirDrop Codes option.
- Use AirDrop Codes to temporarily authorize one-off transfers without opening AirDrop to everyone.
