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AWDL is Apple's proprietary Wi-Fi-based peer-to-peer communication protocol, widely used in AirDrop, AirPlay, Sidecar, and other features, with a theoretical bandwidth of up to hundreds of Mbps.
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7/7/2026
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AirDrop and Quick Share Security Vulnerabilities: Hidden Risks in Wireless Transfer Protocols
hackernewshackernews7/4/2026
Related Claims
VerifiedThe device discovery phase of AirDrop relies on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for broadcasting and probing, while high-speed data transfer is accomplished via Apple Wireless Direct Link (AWDL).78% similarUnverifiedAWDL工作在Wi-Fi的5GHz频段，通过时分复用（TDM）机制让设备可以在保持常规Wi-Fi连接的同时周期性切换到AWDL通道74% similarUnverifiedAWDL并非Wi-Fi Alliance制定的Wi-Fi Direct标准的实现，而是苹果独立开发的竞争性方案72% similar
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