BlueTooth killing tech gets first major mobile implementation.
LG has demonstrated Wi-Fi Direct in the new LG Optimus Black, showing how it integrates with various DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) devices such as TVs and PCs.
This could be a rather significant development, as Wi-Fi Direct has the potential to replace BlueTooth.
The tech was first unveiled in 2009. It allows two devices to communicate via wi-fi without going through a central access point. And only one of the devices needs to be equipped with Wi-Fi Direct for the connection to work.
It operates at speeds up to 250M bps (bits per second) over a range as far as about 200 metres, according to the Wi-Fi Alliance.
“Mobile content and applications are becoming increasingly diverse and people want to be able to share and enjoy them together without all the hassle of slow connections and running times,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, CEO of LG.
“By providing users with this advanced technology, LG is enhancing the user experience and helping people connect to one another through the content and features that mean the most.”
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