AirDrop has become an important tool in protestors' efforts to circumvent authoritarian censorship regimes over recent years.
A Nov. 9 software update included an additional AirDrop feature applying only to iPhones sold in mainland China.
The feature relies on wireless connections between phones, rather than internet connectivity, placing it beyond the scope of internet content moderators.Noel Celis | Afp | Getty Images AirDrop, which allows users to share content between Apple devices, has become an important tool in protestors' efforts to circumvent authoritarian censorship regimes over recent years.
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