Apple introduced many personalized and customizable features in iOS 17. These include the new Contact Posters, StandBy, Check In, and more. Apple also improved the way AirDrop and other wireless sharing features work, resulting in a new and improved way to initiate a SharePlay with someone. With SharePlay, you can consume content with another user on different devices at the same time. You can virtually watch movies, listen to music, podcasts, and more with SharePlay.
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Previously, you had to manually launch SharePlay by going through your Settings and Messages. However, this was a bit inconvenient if the other person was sitting right next to you. That’s why you can now launch SharePlay by simply moving your device closer to the other person’s device. This takes the hassle out of navigating through various menu options and works similarly to the new NameDrop feature. So if you too want to launch SharePlay with someone right away, here’s how to do it on your device.
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You can initiate SharePlay with most music and video streaming apps, including Apple Music, Apple TV, and more. Let’s take a look at how to instantly start a SharePlay session when using Spotify for this example. Note: Bluetooth must be enabled on both devices to instantly start a SharePlay session. You can enable Bluetooth from the Control Center, which you can access by swiping down from the top-right corner of your screen. Open Spotify and start playing your favorite song or podcast that you want to enjoy with SharePlay.
