As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, there hasn’t been an iOS 17.1 or watchOS 10.1 released by Apple. The latest iOS version was iOS 15, and the latest watchOS version was watchOS 8.1 at that time. Additionally, there was no feature called “NameDrop” introduced by Apple.
Please note that software updates and features are regularly released, and my information might be outdated. I recommend checking Apple’s official website or trusted news sources for the most recent and accurate information on Apple software updates and features.
If there have been updates or new features introduced after my last update, I won’t have information about them.
As noted by The Washington Post, there have been warnings about NameDrop popping up on FaceTime. Police departments in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Ohio, and other states have been suggesting that contact information can be shared “just by bringing your phones close together.” From the City of Chester Police Department in Ohio:
As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, there was no information about a feature called “NameDrop” in iOS or watchOS versions released by Apple. It’s possible that new features and updates have been introduced since then. my last knowledge
The description you provided outlines a specific functionality for NameDrop, which involves close physical proximity of two devices running specific iOS and watchOS versions. If this feature has been introduced in a more recent update, it would be essential to follow Apple’s official communications or trusted sources for accurate information.
Regarding the warnings from police departments, it’s crucial to ensure that information is accurate and not misleading. If there have been updates or clarifications from Apple after my last knowledge update, I recommend checking official sources for the latest and most accurate information about Apple’s features and functionalities.