Ubuntu is testing the "Aethercast" function: connecting to WiFi via Miracast

At present, one of the many problems facing the Ubuntu system is that only the Nexus4 device supports outputting videos through MHL connections. Other Ubuntu phones do not have this feature, but the Nexus device is obviously outdated. The best way to solve this problem is to add support for the Miracast service through the software upgrade solution deployment. This is called Wi-Fi display, which allows devices to connect to a display with Wi-Fi network functions. However, according to Ubuntu

At present, one of the many problems facing the Ubuntu system is that only the Nexus 4 device supports video output through MHL connection. Other Ubuntu phones do not have this feature, but the Nexus device is obviously outdated. The best way to solve this problem is to add support for the Miracast service through the software upgrade solution deployment.

This is called Wi-Fi Display, which allows devices to connect to a Display with Wi-Fi network functions. According to the latest information from Ubuntu Insider members, the Ubuntu team is testing the function named "Aethercast" and allows users to connect to screens that support the Miracast protocol through software solutions.

Miracast technology is now widely used. Although it has not been used as a mainstream configuration for display and TV, it is much better than the old mobile phone to connect through a cable. In addition, this is only the beginning. In the future, Aethercast will support more protocols.

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