Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, three of the largest Chinese smartphone manufacturers, will collaborate to copy one of the most popular features of iPhones. Specifically, Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo want to copy AirDrop, a system that facilitates the rapid transfer of photos, videos, and not only between iDevices using Wi-Fi, something similar being integrated into Android, but it seems that the Chinese manufacturers they want more, and with more control.
Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo will implement a data transfer system that will only work between phones created by them, so any other models will not be able to benefit from this technology. According to the information already provided, Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo will be able to transfer files at speeds of up to 20 MB/s, i.e. via Wi-Fi, and the companies say that any other competitors willing to integrate this system can do so, if they receive their approval .
Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo will COPY a GREAT Feature from iPhone
Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo would launch the technology in beta version this month, so we should be able to get a clear idea of what it would offer for customers. Of course, a lot of testing is needed before Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo can launch this system, but all companies are capable of doing whatever they want, so it is clear that the system will soon be implemented in their products.
"Xiaomi's MIUI, Oppo's ColorOS and Vivo's FuntouchOS - all based on Android - will integrate the peer-to-peer system. The protocol will use Bluetooth to pair devices and should be able to transfer speeds of up to 20MB/s, which suggests it uses Wi-Fi on the backend, like Apple's AirDrop system. Xiaomi's post says that other smartphone makers can apply to join the current allied trio. A beta version of the service should be launched by the end of this month.”
Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo made this decision because Android Q will leave the phones without Android Beam, the technology that works similar to AirDrop, only that it uses NFC to interconnect the phones. Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo together have 49% of the phone market in China, which means hundreds over hundreds of millions of phones, so the technology will be extremely useful for a lot of people there, and not only that.
Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo will most likely not have partners in this adventure, companies like Samsung or Huawei, so not all people in the vast world will be able to enjoy the system.
