There are a number of iPhone apps available on the App Store that allow users to send photos and contacts over Wi-Fi.
But I haven't found any of the iPhone apps as intuitive and appealing as the latest app called ‘Mover’ developed by Infinite lab.
Mover is an app just made for the iPhone.
Here is how it works:
The transfer can happen between two iPhones sharing the same Wi-Fi connection.
1. Open the ‘Mover’ app
2. Click the ‘+’ sign to add items that you want to send to other iPhone.
3. Add an ‘image’ or ‘contact’
4. Once added, an icon will appear on your iPhone screen
5. You will also view an arrow on each of the device. (indicates the other iPhone)
6. Match both the arrows and just slide the item you want to transfer!
7. If you need to delete any item, then its just a click on ‘edit’ and the item is removed. (its safe as the item is only removed from the app – it does not delete the item from your iPhone)
Yes, it’s that easy!
And, you don't need to worry about saving the transferred photos and contacts; as the app automatically saves them in the camera roll and address book respectively.
The transfer of photos takes time based on the size of the file (quite naturally) but transferring contacts from one iPhone to the other is a breeze and it even sends the contact photo.
The limitation of Mover like other photo and contact sharing iPhone apps is that you can only share your photos and contacts with friends who have an iPhone or iPod Touch.
I really liked this app and the concept behind it as sharing photos and contacts has never been this fun before. Just take a look at the video and I'm sure you will share the view:
What more, its available for free on the App Store.
Keep up the great work Emanuele!
As always, please don't forget to drop us a line in the comments section below to give us your feedback on the iPhone app.
[Infinite Lab's website, download Mover from this direct iTunes link]
It does require both phones to have the app which is a bit of a downer
ok i have a quick question, what does the arrow have anything to do with it? how does it know weather you have them lined up or not and if you dont what happens? if your on wifi why do you have to have the phones lined up a certain way? or is it just for show purposes?
Would be nice to send music files…
The arrow just shows you the other iPhone in your network.
probably if there's more than two iphones?
It would be nice to send music, but also ringtones, doc., and much more. Just about anything and maybe apps.
Yup, it would have been great to transfer other file types as well but Apple wouldn't allow transfer of music files or apps as it would mean piracy.
Apple should not care whether people transfer music files. Since these music tracks are now DRM-free.
The transferring of music tracks between iPhones/iPods are like lending a physical CD to a friend.
Won't it be great if we can share via Bluetooth after paring the two iPhones in additional to being on the same WiFi network.
Question though. After you send a photo or a contact to the other iphone, then does it allow you to take that photo or contact and add in to your own phone contacts list and photos section of your phone?
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Yes, that's correct. It's just a fancy way of copying over photos and contacts to another iPhone. It automatically saves it when you receive the photo/contact from the other iPhone. Try it. It should end up in your contact list/photo album.
I agree completely. Since when can apple stop me from buying a CD, and giving it to my friend to rip onto his iTunes.
Thanks for the post and video. I didn't get the whole "matching up the arrows" thing. I couldn't figure out what I was missing. I love this app!
I'm having issues with the transfer. Both phones have the app and I've turned them both on at least 8 or 9 x's and of those, have only successfully seen an arrow on BOTH iPhones. But I'm still unable to transfer. So I'm having issues with connectivity and transferring.
I meant have only seen an arrow on BOTH iPhones only ONCE of those 8 or 9 attempts.
I can't seem to get the arrow on both phones at the same time. It does alternate which phone has it though, so I know they are both working.
I keep getting “this item can’t be opened because there’s no app that can open it installed on this iPad. Install one with support for this kind of item from App store first.” what other app do I need to open these videos