Xiaomi, Oppo and vivo partner for wireless file transfer system
The global smartphone companies Xiaomi, Oppo and vivo have announced an innovative new wireless file transfer system for consumers in global markets. This is the latest move of the cross-brand initiative “Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance”, a new system that enables seamless cross-brand file transfer with just one click. According to a press release, the new wireless file transfer system will allow users of these three brands to easily transfer files between their mobile devices without the need for any third-party applications or network data. The system also supports a wide range of files, including photos, videos, music, documents and more.
“This expansion of the Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance to global users all the more underlines Xiaomi’s longstanding commitment of bringing innovation to everyone”, said Chew Shou Zi, Senior Vice President of Xiaomi. ”By joining hands with vivo and Oppo, two industry leaders that have a strong user base, we are expecting to benefit smartphone users globally. Xiaomi will continue to bring more strategic partnerships of this sort to our users and Mi Fans.”
The wireless file transfer system provides is designed to proviode a streamlined mobile experience which does not require internet connection. It uses Bluetooth for fast pairing and WiFi P2P (Peer to Peer) technology for the data transfer, bringing together an instant, stable and high-speed connection between devices, as well as low power consumption. According to the Alliance, this technology delivers an average transfer speed of 20MB/s. Also, the WiFi P2P technology does not interrupt the WiFi connection, meaning users remain connected and can continue their activities on the device during the file transfer.
For example, sharing photos to a smartphone of a different brand is becoming much more convenient. Once the file sharing feature is turned on on both devices, all users have to do is tap the “Share” button under a photo, select the other device, and tap “Send”.
The Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance is a collective commitment between Xiaomi, Oppo and vivo to drive the next generation of mobile experience. Together, the three brands will continue to openly collaborate to deliver new technological breakthroughs. The alliance is also looking forward to welcoming more brands to join for an expansion that is beneficial to all.