Google to Launch a Cross-Platform Version
Google is reportedly working on a new cross-platform file
sharing system, internally named Co-presence, which will connect
Android, iOS and Chrome devices for them to be able to exchange files,
photos, messages, and other content.We earlier heard of this
feature in a Google Play Services 6.1 apk teardown by Android Police in
June. Now, the team has
posted
some images of the Co-presence feature setup, which were reportedly
found in the apk. The apk is also said to contain XML definitions for
the setup process' various layouts.
The purported Google Co-presence images show Android and iOS devices sharing data wirelessly with each other. According to Android Police, the alleged file sharing service could be the cross-platform version of Android Beam. It is said to use location data or Bluetooth for authentication.
Android Police speculates Co-presence may also use the 'whisper' feature first seen in Chromecast for 'ultrasonic authentication'. After authentication, data is said to be transferred via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct. All this essentially makes Co-presence a contactless feature.
Google to Launch a Cross-Platform Version of Android Beam: Report
by NDTV Correspondent,
November 03, 2014
The purported Google Co-presence images show Android and iOS devices sharing data wirelessly with each other. According to Android Police, the alleged file sharing service could be the cross-platform version of Android Beam. It is said to use location data or Bluetooth for authentication.
Android Police speculates Co-presence may also use the 'whisper' feature first seen in Chromecast for 'ultrasonic authentication'. After authentication, data is said to be transferred via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct. All this essentially makes Co-presence a contactless feature.
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