Miracast beats Apple AirPlay to wireless streaming anywhere
Earlier this month we heard an intriguing rumour: that Apple was working on a new version of its AirPlay media streaming tech that didn’t even need your home network or a broadband connection to work. That’s still yet to materialise, but a new technology, Miracast, has beaten Apple to the punch – and it’ll be available on many more devices.
Miracast, a new tech standard announced by the Wi-Fi Alliance body today, lets you stream media between connected devices quickly and easily – a video from your smartphone to your smart TV for instance. But here’s the thing: it uses Wi-Fi Direct, creating a connection between the two devices even if you’ve not got broadband in your home, making it completely hassle free.
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You can check out just how Miracast works in the official trailer here: the first devices will that will support the standard are the LG Optimus G, the Samsung Galaxy S3, but you can expect to see plenty more supporting the tech in time.
Is this the Apple AirPlay killer you were hoping for? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments below.
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Kevin Smith19 September 2012
Are there any good reasons left to buy an iPhone?
Report as inappropriateRich19 September 2012
Took the words right out of my mouth Kev, overpriced paperweights compared to even the Galaxy S2 let alone the Galaxy S3
Report as inappropriateAdam Goodwin19 September 2012
SO glad I switched from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S3, what a joy to do stuff Apple won't allow. Running Omega Jelly Bean ROM
Report as inappropriateMichael Sellors19 September 2012
Ha! Android phones are like like swimming in a sea of Timex's. There's a new Rolex out in two days which will eat you for breakfast.
Report as inappropriatetom16 October 2012
So did you find your Rolex?? You could always use a map.
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