- This tie-up will allow users to transfer files, pictures and videos without using an internet connection
- The file transfer function will scan devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi have teamed up expand the Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance in the global market. This tie-up will allow users to transfer files, pictures and videos without using an internet connection.
This peer-to-peer transmission alliance has been formed under the protocol for high-speed WiFi Direct transfer across mobile devices. This file transfer function scans devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The BLE function comes with a broader range and lower power consumption. It transmits files using Wi-Fi P2P (Peer to Peer) technology. As per the companies, this technology is faster than Bluetooth but it will not compromise the users’ Wi-Fi connectivity. This technology delivers an average transfer speed of 20MB/s.
User-centric file-sharing
Andy Wu, vice president of Oppo and president of software engineering business division said, “This three-brand partnership aims to bring the millions of OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi users across the world effortless and more user-centric file-sharing. This is a significant first step for OPPO, Vivo and Xiaomi to better serve their users collectively, and we also welcome other Android smartphone brands to get involved and provide a more open, effortless, and interactive experience for users.”
Oppo has also said that with ColorOS 7, users can find Oppo Share button. This same feature can be activated on Xiaomi and Vivo smartphones. The users can, thensen dor receive files.
Currently, ColorOS 7 is available as a trial version with Reno 2, Reno 10X Zoom, F11 Pro, F11 Pro Marvel’s Avengers Limited Edition and F11. In the coming months, this release will also include Find Series, Reno Series, R Series, F Series, A-Series and K3.