Xiaomi Tipped to Bring Compatibility With Apple Watch, AirPods and Other Apple Hardware

At current, Apple Watch’s compatibility is proscribed to the iPhone and different Apple gadgets however that might quickly change, based on claims on social media by a tipster. Xiaomi is alleged to be testing the waters for creating software program and {hardware} compatibility with Apple gadgets, probably making it the primary firm to help them outdoors of the Cupertino-based tech large’s walled backyard. This transfer is imagined to be in keeping with Xiaomi’s latest ambitions of enhancing the interoperability between its techniques and Apple gadgets for simple file switch.

Xiaomi to Develop Apple Watch Compatibility

In a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo (via Android Authority), tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) claimed that Xiaomi is “investigating” potential compatibility with the Apple Watch. Additionally, it’s also mentioned to be testing the waters for connectivity with AirPods and the HomePod.

Among the aforementioned gadgets, the Apple Watch and HomePod are fully incompatible with Android gadgets. Although AirPods may be linked to smartphones outdoors the Apple ecosystem, its options are severely restricted. Siri, ear detection, and the double-tap perform are unavailable when used with Android.

It stays unclear what the results of Xiaomi’s purported compatibility with the Apple Watch will likely be. Android Authority speculates it might develop a standalone app for connecting to Apple gadgets, with well being and health knowledge integration, and notifications mirroring being a few of the potential options.

Efforts to Improve Android-iOS Compatibility

In latest weeks, unique tools producers (OEMs) have taken strides with regards to enhancing the compatibility between their handsets and Apple gadgets. Xiaomi’s newest HyperOS 2 introduces Interconnectivity Services which Apple customers can reap the benefits of to entry recordsdata, photographs and different content material on Xiaomi gadgets. They can even mirror their cellphone’s display screen on a Mac.

Additionally, OnePlus and Oppo have additionally rolled out simple iPhone file switch options with their newest flagship handsets.