This archive report was first published on 5 January 2020.
January 5, 2020, marked a significant milestone in the world of wireless file transfer as Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo announced their partnership to develop a unified solution.
The Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance, as the partnership is known, seeks to standardize wireless file transfer across devices, eliminating the need for third-party solutions and internet connectivity.
Users of devices from these three companies will be able to share photos, videos, music, documents, and other files without the hassle of additional software or internet requirements.
According to a press statement, the process is straightforward: users simply need to turn on their WiFi and Bluetooth, or access the function under the menu, select the files to share, and confirm the transfer.
The solution promises transfer speeds of up to 20 Mbps and establishes a peer-to-peer wireless connection that does not interfere with network connectivity, allowing users to remain connected to their Wi-Fi network while transferring files.
Previous attempts at device maker-specific wireless solutions, such as Samsung's S Beam and Google's Android Beam, have faced challenges and been discontinued.
Notably, Huawei, another major Chinese device maker, has its own solution, Huawei Share, which has been available across its devices since 2017 and uses Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (Direct), and NFC for integration with laptops.
The absence of Huawei from the alliance is notable, given its significant presence in the market.
As the Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance rolls out its solution, users can expect a seamless and fast wireless file transfer experience across devices from Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo.
