If you haven’t heard of Miracast before it’s a new standard that has been created by the Wi-Fi Alliance, and based on Wi-Fi Direct to help devices compete with Apple’s AirPlay feature.
Two of the first consumer devices to be equipped with support for the new Miracast certification will be the new LG Optimus G, the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphones.
Together with the Samsung Echo-P Series TV, however the new standard will support all existing WiDi enabled displays. Watch the video below to learn more about the Miracast project and see it in action.
“Wi-Fi users around the world want to experience multimedia on the device of their choice – no matter what brand – and Miracast is the breakthrough they have been waiting for,” said Edgar Figueroa, CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance. “We have been delighted with the level of enthusiasm and support among our member companies for this new offering.”
Miracast has a lot in common with DLNA and AirPlay and more information, including a list of Wi-Fi certified Miracast products is available on the Wi-Fi Alliance website.
Source: Verge : Wi-Fi Alliance : Ars Technica
