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> For some of these services like WhatsApp or Apple’s Airdrop I’m not sure if there’s a storage provider in the middle. Not for AirDrop, at least. You must be
by CharlesW 3y ago
> For some of these services like WhatsApp or Apple’s Airdrop I’m not sure if there’s a storage provider in the middle.
Not for AirDrop, at least. You must be within RF range (~9 meters). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AirDrop#:~:text=AirDrop%20uses%20TLS%20encryption%20over,or%20Wi%2DFi%20Access%20Point https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AirDrop#:~:text=AirDrop%20uses....
> So, considering the solution needs to be cross-platform the easiest way to get something up and running would be through a web browser.
Yes, and Snapdrop seems to meet his 4 requirements: https://snapdrop.net/ https://snapdrop.net/
- throw0101b 3y ago> Not for AirDrop, at least. You must be within RF range (~9 meters). iOS 17.1 allows you to begin a transfer when close by, but keep it going over cellular data so you don't have to wait around the person to finish it: * https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/ios-use-airdrop-without-wi-fi/ https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/ios-use-airdrop-without-wi-...
- CharlesW 3y agoInteresting, thanks! https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/use-airdrop-to-send-items-iphcd8b9f0af/ios#:~:text=Cellular%20data%20charges%20may%20apply,turn%20off%20Use%20Cellular%20Data https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/use-airdrop-to-send-i....