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Share Files With Facebook Friends, iPhones & PCs Via QR Codes Using Popsend

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There are a lot of ways of transferring files from one iOS device to another, and moving files between an iDevice and a computer isn’t a big deal either (even iTunes lets you do that). For an app from this category to be truly useful, however, it must let you freely share data between all devices you own, regardless of their platform. PopSend isn't the first iOS app that lets you do that, but it does take a novel approach towards file sharing. The app can be used to transfer files between iDevices and PC, but rather than manually establish a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection between the devices, the transfer is initiated via QR codes. In the past, we have covered similar file sharing apps for other platforms, but PopSend can give any competitor a run for its money simply because of its ease of use and Facebook integration. Read More

qrSend Lets You Scan QR Codes To Transfer Files From Windows, Mac & Linux To Android

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Do you transfer a lot of files from PC to your Android device? What sort of connection you mostly prefer for the purpose? If it’s, Wi-Fi then today we have an impressive app for you that will make file transfers dead simple. qrSend is an Android app with desktop counterparts for Windows, OS X and Linux that lets you transfer files by scanning QR codes. That’s right - no more drag and drop or copy-pasting files around, because all you have to do is scan the QR code that's displayed on your computer and bingo, your desired item will instantly be transferred to your phone or tablet. Click the Read More button for the details. Read More

BitTorrent Sync Introduces Unlimited & Secure Two-Way P2P File Syncing [Review]

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IF you've ever wondered how file syncing can take place in the absence of a server and the need to create an account with it, BitTorrent has the answer for you in form of their latest app - BitTorrent Sync. It’s a peer-to-peer file syncing client by BitTorrent that relies on ‘Secrets’, which are 32-character long passcodes that you can set up to connect two computers and sync files between them - no link sharing or account sign up with any web service needed. The biggest benefit such a setup has over traditional Dropbox-style web service-based syncing is that there are no limits on file size or total space - you are only limited by the total space on the connected devices themselves. Though one drawback is that you don't get to have your files saved on the cloud for access from any computer or smartphone. The app is in public Alpha and undergoing active development, so there might be some quirks yet to be ironed out. The apps are available for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and as per our tests, they all work perfectly for syncing files. Read More

Filedrop Allows AirDrop-Like File Sharing Between Windows & Mac

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AirDrop lets you share files from one Mac to another on the same Wi-Fi network. Unlike network sharing, Airdrop automatically discovers other nearby computers and lets you very easily share files between them using drag & drop. Filedrop is a free app available for Mac and Windows (and coming soon to iOS and Android) that makes the same drag & drop file sharing cross-platform. It searches the network for other Mac and Windows PCs running Filedrop, and these other computers then show up on your side in the app, allowing you to drag & drop files to any one of them for quick sharing. Likewise, your own computer also becomes visible to all other systems on the same network that are running the Filedrop app, and they can send you files in a similar manner. Transfer of files is subject to the receiving system’s acceptance. Being incredibly easy to use, the app greatly simplifies file sharing on the same network. Read More

How To Setup SSH Access On iOS & Change Default Password

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Transferring files wirelessly between iOS and PC isn't as easy as it is with Android. If you have a jailbroken iPhone, iPad or iPod touch though, you can get a similar experience by using the Secure Shell (SSH) file transfer protocol. The process basically requires running an SSH service on your iDevice and accessing it with any SSH client on your PC. In what follows, we will discuss how you can quickly create an SSH connection between your iPhone and your desktop PC for no-frills file transfers. Read More

Wireless Drive: Create, Edit & Wirelessly Transfer Media Files & Docs On iPhone Or iPad

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A lot of apps can let you transfer files from your computer to your iPhone, but not many of them come with proper viewers for even the most popular file formats. After all, there isn’t much use of being able to carry a lot of documents in your iPad, when you can’t even open and read them. This is where Wireless Drive has an edge over many apps of its kind. Sure, the app can be used as a USB flash drive to carry important files in your iDevice, but the best thing about Wireless Drive is that it lets you view or play most of the files stored in it. The app allows its users to transfer files from their computers, other iOS devices and even supports Dropbox and iCloud. You can rename files in Wireless Drive, sort them in any way you want, and create folders for more thorough management. Read More

Download Media From Mail & Safari To Stock iPhone Music & Video Apps With Bridge

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The lack of Bluetooth file transfer in iOS has forced developers to be really creative when it comes to media sharing on iPhone. There are many apps that let you share files wirelessly between iDevices, but what if someone sends you a video or audio file via email? Sure, you can play them from within the Mail app, but there is no way of transferring media files to the stock Music or Video app. If you have a jailbroken iPhone, however, you can use Bridge to import any media file to the Music app, and that too without the need of connecting your device with iTunes or a computer. The Cydia app allows its users to import media from emails, or any other app that has the Open in option (including Safari). The app also lets you enter any song’s download link, and it will be imported to the appropriate app automatically. Read More

5 Apps To Wirelessly Share Files From One iPhone Or iPad To Another

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File sharing is not the strongest point of iOS, and Android users rarely lose any chance of showing off the convenience they have at their disposal, thanks to Bluetooth file transfer. At first glance, you might feel like Bluetooth or wireless file transfer is not something that you can have on an iPhone, but in fact, there are some really nice apps available in the App Store for exactly that purpose. All iOS devices come with Bluetooth support, and there are a few apps that let you use Bluetooth to share photos, contacts, music and other files between two iOS devices, and that, too, without the need of jailbreak, or even iTunes. You might have come across one or two such apps for iOS, but here is a list of no less than 5 free apps that allow iOS users to transfer data between any iDevice(s) wirelessly, and with complete ease. Read More

WebDisk Provides The Easiest Way To Share Files Between iPhone & Desktop

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There are more ways of sharing files between computers and iOS devices than anyone would care to know. You can use the official method and stick with iTunes, or if you want something that isn’t likely to wipe your entire music library without warning, there are plenty of third-party apps available for iPhone that let users transfer files without creating a lot of fuss. WebDisk is one such app, and it can be used to share files between iOS devices and your desktop computer over Wi-Fi. So, what’s really special about WebDisk when there are other apps capable of performing the same feat? The biggest advantage WebDisk has over its competitors is its simplicity. In a couple of steps, you can transfer any file from your PC to an iPhone or iPad. In addition to that, WebDisk has a pretty decent file viewer of its own, which supports a lot of file formats and ensures that you don’t have to open most received files in other apps just to view their content. Read More

Transfer Photos & Videos Between PC & iPhone Over Wi-Fi, Share Over Social Networks

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Although things have improved with the passage of time, iOS users still tend to avoid iTunes as much as they can. Even if you have completely mastered Apple’s data syncing tool, it is not always feasible to connect your iPhone with your computer via a USB cable and then launch iTunes just to transfer a single photo to your iDevice. Getting media files out of the iPhone is much easier, but still, everyone is bound to appreciate the convenience of Wi-Fi sharing of media over your social networks, email accounts and other online services. This is one of the features that the amazing MultiLoader app sports. Other than that, MultiLoader is sure to bring a lot of ease and efficiency to your life, with its ability to send and receive videos and image files from any desktop web browser. Read More

Syncios: iOS To PC File Transfer Client That Lets You Export App IPAs

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We all know how powerful iTunes is. It’s almost a mandatory software if you own an iOS device, as without it, you can’t sync your files between your PC and iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Despite it’s usefulness, iOS does have its limitations (and so has iTunes, for that matter). You can transfer files between your PC and iOS device, but only to a certain extent, and most of the time, you’d find it unfair to be bound by those limitations, such as not being able to access the files system, use it as storage device, being unable to backup music/videos/photos to any desired PC, and being unable to share your files with your friends, at least natively. Syncios is a powerful software that has taken up the gauntlet to provide you with all the said functionalities, without even jailbreaking your iDevice (or at least that’s how it seems, as my testing devices were already jailbroken). It’s the ‘Ultimate transfer solution between iPod/iPhone/iPad & PC’ – that’s how developers have advertised it, and we couldn’t agree less. Coupled with a ravishing UI, it’s not only quite easy to use, but also extremely handy to move files back and forth between your iOS device and PC. Along with letting you transfer music, photos, videos etc, it also enables you to back them up to any target location, install, remove or backup apps, use your device as a USB storage and lots more. Does it fare well with other third party counterparts? Let’s take a look! Read More

Transfer Files From Mac To iPhone Over Wi-Fi Without Using iTunes

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The iPhone is easily one of the best things that Apple has ever made, but there are certain things you have to accept about an iPhone. One of them is that you cannot use the iPhone as a mass storage device. You literally have a considerable amount of storage on your phone that you will have to fill with audio, video and image files. iTunes does have a file sharing option, but since you can only authorize 5 systems to sync with your phone, it is far from a universal solution. There are, however, apps available to make this file transfer easier, and if you’re a Mac user, File Storage Companion is an app that, coupled with its iOS client File Storage, lets you transfer files from your Mac to your iPhone over Wi-Fi. The Mac app is free and available in the Mac App Store, whereas the iOS counterpart costs $1.99. The iOS app isn’t just a means of transferring files, but is also a fairly good file viewer that can create directories (folders) and open zipped files. Read More

Deliver: Transfer Files Between Mac And iOS Devices Over Wi-Fi

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We’ve covered quite a few apps that let you control your Mac from an iOS device or send and transfer files between the two. What most, if not all, of these apps have in common is a price tag, usually for the iOS client. Deliver is a free Mac app with a free iOS counterpart that lets you transfer files and text between your Mac and iOS device. You can password protect the transfers, and ensure only authorized iOS devices can send you files. The app works over Wi-Fi and file transfers can be initiated on both Mac and the iOS device. Read More

DropSpot: 2-Way Remote File Transfer Between Android & PC Over Wi-Fi

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Just last week, we covered an Android app called EZ Drop that allowed users to remotely/wirelessly transfer files from a desktop browser (computer) to an Android device over the internet without involving any connectivity cables or remote desktop clients in between. Quite a useful concept, but certainly with a significant restriction; it only lets you send files from the computer to Android, and not in the opposite direction. Fresh to the Android Market, DropSpot is an app that fills said void quite nicely. DropSpot sports two-way wireless file sharing between computer and Android device, and vice versa, over a shared Wi-Fi network. All you need to do in order to start sharing data is open the app on your device, feed in the IP address provided on the app’s homescreen in any contemporary web browser on your desktop, log in using the passcode (if any), and you’re good to go. The web interface of the app supports sending files in batch from computer to device via simple drag-and-drop. Similarly, you can use said feature to move your device's locally stored files to required directories with utmost ease.  Using the DropSpot mobile client, you can configure and even remove the authentication code. Read More

EZ Drop: Wireless Data Transfer Between PC & Android Over Internet

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If you’re looking for a simple, swift and no-nonsense way of wirelessly transferring files from a computer to your Android device, then you must try EZ Drop. Using a combination of the EZ Drop website and mobile client, you can instantly import required files from computer to Android over the internet (Wi-Fi & 3G/4G). No need to set up a desktop side server/client, configure complex IP addresses, register for user accounts or logging in to any services, and more importantly, no restriction on the type of files that can be shared. Instead, all you need to do is open the app on your device, provide the 4-digit PIN displayed on the EZ Drop website, and you’re good to go. Another good thing about sharing data via EZ Drop is that it lets you transfer multiple files simultaneously. All files shared with EZ Drop are initially shared on the EZ Drop cloud from where they get transferred to your Android device at a blazing speed. Read More

Send/Receive Large Files With Group & Speed Management Using Share

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File sharing has become pleasantly easy within the past few years, especially as we now have extremely fast internet connections. Various web services and desktop clients let you share your images, videos, documents and other files, with one another, within a few clicks. One such example is P2P (Peer-to-peer) clients, which connect people through internet via server and client relation. Sometime ago, we covered zeZebra, an application with eye candy interface that let you transfer large files in a very simple way. The only downside of zeZebra is that when you send a file to someone, it prompts the recipient to download and install the application before the file transfer can begin. Some folks simply don't like to go through any additional tasks. However, a new P2P file sharing application from the developers of BitTorrent, Share, takes care of this problem. It is a portable application that lets you send unlimited files, images and videos to your friends. The data is sent over a private and secure connection without any size limits, and the downloads are super-fast. It allows you to send data to individuals or multiple users at a time using Email IDs. Share also lets you create and manage separate groups of recipients, if you have to constantly share data with some particular people. Read on to find out more about Share after the break! Read More

zeZebra: P2P File Transfer With Bandwidth Control & Contact Management

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There are a lot of P2P file sharing applications available on the internet, but most of them are slow, unsecure, sometimes limited in terms of file size that can be shared, or too difficult and complicated to send files to other users. If you are looking for a tool that’s free, simple, fast and secure, check out zeZebra. It is an application with an eye candy interface that lets you transfer large files in a simple and user friendly manner. It enables you to send a file of any size to any person, and allows you to adjust transfer speed and number of simultaneous transfers, thus giving you total control over aspect like bandwidth usage, target recipients and other such parameters. If you send a lot of files to the same people, the application has a contacts manager to quickly send the files instead of adding the information every time. Read More

Share Entire Folders With Folders.io P2P File Sharing Service

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Want to quickly share multiple files and folders with your friends without signing up, or having to first upload a file and wait for them to download it? Folder.io, a useful service that allows P2P sharing of thousands of files, no matter what the size is, can come in handy. Simply drop your files onto this web app’s interface, which then acts as a server for your audience to download through a peer-to-peer connection. In addition to offering the common file sharing options, i.e., email, download link, Facebook and Twitter, the app also gives you a QR code that you can be scanned to download the files to any capable device. More after the break. Read More

Sprd The Note: Transfer Songs To Another iPhone Over Wi-Fi Or Email

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Android users enjoy unrestricted Bluetooth file sharing, and this, at times, tends to make iOS users a little jealous. If you come to think of it, most of us use peer-to-peer file sharing for sending music and videos to each other. While you can’t do this on your iPhone, there are apps which are almost as good and easy to use as plain-old Bluetooth file sharing. Sprd the Note is certainly not the only app of its kind, but it does have some pretty cool features. Basically, the app is all about sharing songs with iPhone users who are in your vicinity, given that they are on the same Wi-Fi network as you are, and have Sprd the Note installed. Read More

JustBeamIt Offers Peer To Peer (P2P) File Sharing Without Signup

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There are, undoubtedly, dozens of file sharing services that allow you to share files with friends or coworkers, but the process is often a long one where you have to upload a file, set security and visibility settings and sometimes even have the recipient sign up with the file sharing service in order to receive it. IM clients are one way of transferring files, but again, if you’re transferring files to someone at work, you might not have access to a messenger, or you may not use the same messenger service as your friend. JustBeamIt is a web application that allows file transfer without any sign up whatsoever. It offers simple Peer to Peer (P2P) file transfer that gives you a download link to share with anyone. The service creates a connection between you and whoever you share the link with so your file is not uploaded anywhere; rather, the link serves only as a gateway for transferring the file from your computer to the recipient(s)'. Read More