AirDrop and AirPlay on Android? Yes, these practical features that Apple jealously reserves for its ecosystem could soon be available to their rivals. A rumor that seems crazy, but which could well become reality thanks to unexpected pressure from the European Union.
Apple, with its closed ecosystem, reigns supreme over exclusive features like AirDrop and AirPlay. But this monopoly is threatened. This December 18, the European Union, never short of ideas to stimulate competition, proposes to impose interoperability. This would force Apple to share its technologies with Android and other manufacturers. So, will the firm with the bitten apple let itself be done? And above all, is Android ready for such a change?
AirDrop and AirPlay coming to Android soon
So the EU is proposing that Apple share some of its exclusive features to promote fair competition. This is AirDrop, the quick method to share files wirelessly between Apple devices. And AirPlay, which is used to audio and video streamer on a compatible soundbar or TV.
These tools are so convenient that they often push us to choose Apple products. If you've invested in gadgets that work with AirPlay, the idea of leaning towards Android becomes less appealing. So, this is precisely what the EU wants to correct.
And if this comes to fruition, Android smartphones will be able to exchange files via AirDrop or broadcast to an AirPlay compatible TV. I wonder, frankly, do Android users really want features from Apple?
The Apple vs. EU standoff
However, Apple was quick to react. According to them, this measure would jeopardize confidentiality of user data. In their official response, they therefore point the finger giants like Metawhom they accuse of wanting to exploit these new rules to access sensitive information.
I think Apple is not entirely wrong. Since opening up technologies like AirDrop and AirPlay to third-party companies risks compromise data security. Meta and others could, according to them, have access to messages, photos, passwords, even the private lives of users.
And you, what do you think? Are you ready to see AirDrop and AirPlay come to Android, or would you prefer to keep things as they are? Share your point of view in comments.
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