mac and iPhone photo transfer

why cant i use bluetooth to transfer a photo from iPhone to my mac??

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Dec 8, 2023 9:03 PM

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1 reply

ioioioioi

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Dec 8, 2023 9:36 PM in response to jokerchiefs101

Have you considered AirDrop? I’ve found this to be a very convenient way of transferring photos and other files between Apple devices.

See:

How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (AU)

and

Use AirDrop on your Mac – Apple Support (AU)

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