Instashare - AirDrop for older devices

In anticipation of the new operating system from Apple, iOS 7, which will be September 18, I would like to mention one of its key features, namely AirDrop feature. Alas, it will not be supported by all devices on iOS: among the "disadvantaged» iPhone 4 and 4S, iPad 2 and 3 generations, the number of which is still quite large. But do not despair. An excellent solution that replaces AirDrop on older models, will Instashare app for iOS and Mac.

Install the program on our iPhone and run. Before us there are three tabs: received files (if any), photos and videos on your smartphone settings.

To transfer a file, just touch it and wait a bit. You will see an icon located near devaysa, drag and drop files to it. On the receiving side will notice that the program is ready to make a copy. We agree to the transfer (you can once and for all for a particular device), and in a moment the file is on the receiving device. If you want to transfer several files, then select the right and then just carry over the icon of the desired device.

In iOS-app is a big plus - the files can be transferred not only the program itself, but also from other applications. For example, you can open the Yandex. Drive and grab a photo in the standard menu "Share" select "Open with ..." and open in Instashare. But there is a minus (hope that was solved in the near future), this function does not work properly in iOS7. After the official release of the developers will need to hurry with the updating of the program.

In case there is nothing difficult with the desktop system. As usual, we install the program and run. In the settings immediately better tick item Launch at login, so that the application is loaded with the system. Instashare click on the tray icon, and then on the icon "+" button to select the file you want to transfer to your mobile device or throw simply dragging and dropping.

It should be noted that there are no restrictions on the transferred files are not present. In other words, you can send absolutely any file, whether it's a photo, video, file, or anything else - the main thing that then themselves able to view what is being transmitted.

The very same exchange occurs not only WiFi, but also Bluetooth (in the absence of the first). This can greatly facilitate life, even if we do not take into account a lower data rate. Unfortunately, to start transferring the application must be open both on the Mac, as well as on the iOS. Note that if the application is open and the phone is locked after a time, the connection will not happen. But in the exercise of transferring the application itself can be minimized, the process is not interrupted. And if not close and reopen - will begin the process of resuming. However, these functions are not declared officially, so the chance of successful transmission is reduced. Also undoubted advantage is the absence of registration, inherent in such services.

For your application for iOS developers are asked to only 33 rubles - a very affordable price. Especially if your iOS7 no support AirDrop. Nevertheless, there is a free version, but part of the screen will be closed advertising banner. Version for Mac OS is initially free. Speaking of Android. At the application site users green robots addressed inscription Coming soon, as well as for Windows Phone. That's just showing off it for a long time ...

Download Instashare can in iTunes (paid version and Free)
Application for Mac OS X is available in Mac App Store (99 rubles).