Party mode lets you connect to
other nearby devices for sharing photos.
There is a single ARM7 CPU clocked at 260 MHz and supports Bluetooth 4.2 for connecting with
other nearby devices.
It literally means your device is aware of
other nearby devices, somewhat like StreetPass on the Nintendo 3DS.
Beacon technology — wireless devices that transmit signals to
other nearby devices via low - energy Bluetooth connections — have become a hot topic on college campuses.
There are three fundamental operations when bringing a new mobile device into the home, workplace or clinic: to configure the device to join the wireless local - area network; to partner the device with
other nearby devices so they can work together; and to configure the device so it connects to the relevant individual or organizational account in the cloud.
Not exact matches
The arm band communicates with
nearby computers or
other mobile
devices using Bluetooth low energy radio signals.Developers have used it for everything from controlling the volume in iTunes to allowing scrubbed - in surgeons to annotate digital MRI scans without needing to touch unsterile equipment.
Apple, for instance, is using its iBeacon technology, which allows
nearby iOS
devices to send push notifications to each
other, to alert Apple store shoppers about products and
other offers directly on their iPhones.
Brands can purchase these small
devices, set them up around their stores, and instantly push discounts and
other messaging to
nearby shoppers.
If you don't plan on using your iPhone (or, again,
other compatible
devices) for serious work, but want a keyboard that'll wow anyone
nearby, this is tough to top.
Smart radios and
other new wireless
devices will avoid transmission bottlenecks by switching instantly to
nearby frequencies that they sense are clear
BUSINESS WIRE — Feb 13 — Jambo Networks announced a service that enables people with common interests and WiFi - enabled
devices to meet each
other when
nearby.
The explosions regularly involved the ejection of a burning battery case or
other components from the
device which subsequently ignited
nearby flammable or combustible materials.
«Assisted» means the
device can use
other cues — such as the location of
nearby cellular towers or Wi - Fi networks — to speed up the initial GPS «fix» compared to using the GPS circuitry alone.)
One of the features expected to be announced is an extension to Location Services called
Nearby, which would make it easier for Android
devices to interact with
others in close proximity.
IR Remote control During its market research, Samsung has noticed that most people were using their tablets at home
nearby their television, audio equipment and
other entertainment
devices.
More tech - savvy users can install apps like Plex, which allow for streaming of video and
other media files from a
nearby computer, tablet or
other device.
Users, as the patent describes, would be able to let
other players in
nearby regions use the power of their console to enhance their game performance using their supplementary computing
devices.
Smartphone hardware now has the potential not only to record where the user goes but to record the MAC address and location of
other nearby Wi - Fi enabled
devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and access points.
The
device pairs with your smartphone via Bluetooth and once connected, allows for the sending of private messages to
others in your group — or to simply broadcast a message to
other goTennas
nearby.
The Plex mobile apps for iOS and Android have a really neat but frequently overlooked feature: you can turn your mobile
device into a tiny media server to share synced content with
nearby devices, including
other mobile
devices and streaming apps.
The wireless router or
other Wi - Fi base station broadcasts its SSID, allowing
nearby devices to display a list of available networks with human - readable names.
On
devices with appropriate hardware, apps and
nearby devices can discover and communicate with each
other over Wi - Fi without an Internet access point.
A new feature in iOS 11 will let you share the password for a Wi - Fi network, wirelessly with
other devices as long as they're
nearby.
Anyone
nearby using a phone or
other device on that cellular service provider's network will have their
devices automatically connect to the microcell because it's a strong signal.
Samsung Connect — Connect to
nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets or
other smartphones, easily and quickly.
• Network and connections: information such as the name of your mobile operator or ISP, language, time zone, mobile phone number, IP address, connection speed and, in some cases, information about
other devices that are
nearby or on your network, so we can do things like help you stream a video from your phone to your TV.
AirDrop helps solve the problem of sharing files, photos, and
other bits of data between
nearby devices.
Compared to NFC, wireless methods like Bluetooth do not require the two
devices to be placed
nearby each
other to process a payment, which is supposed to make things quicker and more convenient both for customers and sellers.
The technology also allows
Nearby - enabled
devices to connect to each
other, to exchange data / messages or have real - time interactions, like multiplayer gaming.
Not to be undone, Google will also take the wraps off
Nearby, a still - to - be-announced Android feature that automatically links two
devices once Google detects that they are near each
other.
Nearby, says Android Police, will automatically turn on a
device's Wi - Fi, Bluetooth or microphone along with Location Reporting and Location History so that
other devices running on Android can pick up the signal and connect with the
device.
One is short - range wireless, where you can actually communicate with the
device from
nearby, either through Bluetooth or wi - fi, and the
other is long - range, where you can communicate with the car through the cellular network, or through one of the radio stations.
The transmitters can be standalone units, as shown in the image above, or can be built into appliances and
other devices that would be ready to charge
nearby gadgets.
On Windows 10, Near Share is a feature that allows you to transfer files and URLs wirelessly to
other Windows 10
nearby devices using Bluetooth connectivity.
Other features of the new Daydream View
device include the ability to cast to
nearby Chromecast
devices, allowing family members and friends to see what you're seeing on the big screen while you're immersed in the VR world.
In case, interested buyers can not make it to the venue in Anaheim, the only
other option is to request a friend staying
nearby to purchase the
device for you.
Some
other notable additions include support for Multipeer Connectivity for quickly pairing Keynote on the Mac with a
nearby iOS
device remote and a «new custom color mixer on iPad.»
Nearby Share works with Bluetooth and picks up other devices that are nearby that it can share files
Nearby Share works with Bluetooth and picks up
other devices that are
nearby that it can share files
nearby that it can share files with.
Trusted places — your house, or workplace — uses location, which is more easily detectable, and trusted
devices allows a smartwatch or
other Bluetooth
device to act as a
nearby authenticator.
Depending on the applications on your phone, you'll have a few different ways to share your contact including AirDrop for
nearby devices, Message, Mail, and
other third - party apps.
There are several interesting features enabled by the phone - watch combo, such as a Find my Phone / Watch function that lets your ring one
device from the
other, or a smart unlock feature that disables the PIN / password / pattern when the smartwatch is detected
nearby.
Ahumada has programmed Alexa, the voice behind Amazon's Echo, Echo Dot, and Tap
devices, to be able to answer open house visitors» questions about
nearby schools, the home's square footage, price, and about a dozen
other listing - related topics.
Wireless security systems can sometimes pick up interference from
other wireless
devices nearby, triggering false alarms.
• Group blenders, power tools and
other electrical
devices together on one table and have an extension cord accessible
nearby so shoppers can try before they buy.