SHAREit
{{short description| Chinese peer-to-peer file sharing platform}}
{{Infobox software
| name = SHAREit
| logo = ShareIt logo.svg
| caption =
| developer = Smart Media4U Technology Pte.Ltd
| released = {{Start date and age|2013|04|28}} {{Cite web|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lenovo.anyshare.gps&hl=en_US|title=SHAREit - Transfer & Share not trusted one app because it can be easily be accessible to hackers. Play|website=play.google.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-19}}
| ver layout = stacked
| latest release version = {{Multiple releases
|branch1 = Android
|version1 = 6.20.39_ww
|date1 = {{Start date and age|2022|4|28}}{{Cite web|title=SHAREit - Transfer & Share APKs|url=https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/smart-media4u-technology-pte-ltd/shareit-connect-transfer/|website=APKMirror|language=en-US}}
|branch2 = iOS
|version2 = 3.7.38
|date2 = {{Start date and age|2022|4|24}}{{Cite web|url=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shareit-connect-transfer/id725215120|title=SHAREit - Connect & Transfer|website=App Store|date=16 June 2023 |language=en-us}}
|branch3 = Windows Desktop
|version3 = 4.0.6.177
|branch4 = Windows UWP
|version4 = 1.7.18.0
}}
| operating system = Android, iOS, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows NT, macOS
| size = 129.3 MB (iOS){{Break}} 52 MB (Android)
| language = 45 languages including English, Hindi, Bangla, Indonesian, Arabic, Russian etc.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ushareit.com/|title=SHAREit-Discover and Share Unlimited Joy|website=wushareit.com|access-date=2019-08-19}}
| genre =
| licence = Freeware
| website = {{url|https://shareit.ushareit.com/|shareit.ushareit.com}}
}}
SHAREit is a peer-to-peer file sharing, content streaming and gaming platform that supports online and offline sharing of files and contents.{{Cite news|last=Alawadhi|first=Neha|title=Lenovo's file sharing app SHAREit plans to open an office in Gurgaon by next year|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/lenovos-file-sharing-app-shareit-plans-to-open-an-office-in-gurgaon-by-next-year/articleshow/52084329.cms|access-date=2021-07-05}}{{Cite web|last=Ahaskar|first=Abhijit|date=2016-04-07|title=Lenovo SHAREit: File sharing further improved|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/3kdnLJrIrdR4RWb1V5vp2K/Lenovo-SHAREit-File-sharing-further-improved.html|access-date=2021-07-05|website=mint|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2019-01-17|title=SHAREit File Transfer & Share App: How to Transfer & Share Files Between two devices|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/shareit-file-transfer-share-app-how-to-transfer-share-files-between-two-devices-5543253/|access-date=2021-07-05|website=The Indian Express|language=en}} It allows users access to short format videos and a wide range of games, making it a multimedia entertainment app for users. It works on various smartphone platforms and Windows, allowing users to share files between devices directly.{{Cite news|last=Peermohamed|first=Alnoor|date=2017-12-26|title=Chinese app SHAREit picks India to test strategy against Facebook, Google|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/chinese-app-picks-india-to-test-strategy-against-facebook-google-117122600023_1.html|access-date=2021-07-05}} SHAREit was developed as part of Lenovo at its initial stage but was later spun off and operated under a separate Singapore based technology company Smart Technology Pte. Ltd.
History
SHAREit was first released under Lenovo before its ownership was transferred to Smart Media4U Technology based in Singapore.{{Cite web|last=GmbH|first=finanzen net|title=Arcc Spaces Collaborates With SHAREit To Set Up Commercial HQ|url=https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/arcc-spaces-collaborates-with-shareit-to-set-up-commercial-hq-1029794091|access-date=2021-07-05|website=markets.businessinsider.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2020-10-31|title=SHAREit appoints Nabeel Khan to lead sales in Pakistan|url=https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2020/10/31/shareit-appoints-nabeel-khan-to-lead-sales-in-pakistan/|access-date=2021-07-05|website=Profit by Pakistan Today|language=en-US}} At its initial release, the app was only a peer-to-peer file sharing facilitator. SHAREit later introduced entertainment features into the app, allowing users to watch videos by collaborating with entertainment providers such as Times Music.{{Cite news|title=SHAREit collaborates with Times Music to boost its content catalogue - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/shareit-collaborates-with-times-music-to-boost-its-content-catalogue/articleshow/64000507.cms|access-date=2021-07-05|website=The Times of India|language=en}} On 8 May 2018, SHAREit acquired South India OTT platform Fastfilmz app and appointed the founder Karam Malhotra as the partner and vice president of the company.{{Cite web|last=www.ETTelecom.com|title=SHAREit appoints Karam Malhotra as CEO for India market - ET Telecom|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/shareit-appoints-karam-malhotra-as-ceo-for-india-market/66067920|access-date=2021-07-05|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=GmbH|first=finanzen net|title=Arcc Spaces Collaborates With SHAREit To Set Up Commercial HQ|url=https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/arcc-spaces-collaborates-with-shareit-to-set-up-commercial-hq-1029794091|access-date=2021-07-05|website=markets.businessinsider.com|language=en}}
Gaming
Following the upgrade of SHAREit from peer to peer file and content sharing app, a separate gaming center was introduced into the app allowing users to play HTML5 games and gaming videos.{{Cite web|last=Harrison|first=Polly Jean|date=2021-02-18|title=SHAREit Is Reimagining Mobile Gaming Experiences Across the Middle East|url=https://thefintechtimes.com/shareit-is-reimagining-mobile-gaming-experiences-across-the-middle-east/|access-date=2021-07-05|website=The Fintech Times|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|last=Law|first=Abhishek|title=Game on: SHAREit eyes ₹100-cr turnover|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/game-on-shareit-eyes-100-cr-turnover/article28322218.ece|access-date=2021-07-05|website=@businessline|date=8 July 2019 |language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Taneja|first=Mansi|date=2019-06-20|title=SHAREit goes beyond music and videos, eyes gaming|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-shareit-goes-beyond-music-and-videos-eyes-gaming-2762879|access-date=2021-07-05|website=DNA India|language=en}}
India
In 2017, Indian Defence Ministry raised security concern against 42 popular apps including SHAREit, WeChat, Mi Store, Truecaller and ordered its armed forces to uninstall all such apps from their phones and computers.{{Cite news|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/defence-ministry-to-indian-armed-forces-uninstall-these-42-apps-including-mi-store-wechat-truecaller-4962876/lite/?__twitter_impression=true |title= defence ministry to indian armed-forces uninstall these 42 apps |date=2017-12-02|work=Indian Express|access-date=2018-11-21}} SHAREit denied the allegation stating that its security metadata integration program with Google ensures that all apps transferred through SHAREit are screened by Google Play and certified malware free before allowing them to be shared between devices through SHAREit app.{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/in-other-news/261018/google-has-chosen-shareit-as-one-of-its-first-peer-to-peer-sharing-app.html|title=Google has chosen SHAREit as one of its first peer-to-peer sharing app partners|date=2018-10-26|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=2018-11-21}}
In June 2020, Indian government announced the ban of 59 apps including SHAREit, TikTok, UC Browser, Weibo, Xender{{Cite magazine|author=Rahul Shrivastava |date=June 29, 2020 |title=Govt bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok as border tensions simmer in Ladakh|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/centre-announces-ban-chinese-apps-privacy-issues-1695265-2020-06-29|access-date=2020-06-29|magazine=India Today|language=en}} as tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh sparked a fatal face-off between the Indian and Chinese armies.{{Cite web|last=Team|first=ThePrint|date=2020-06-29|title=Full list of 59 Chinese apps banned by Indian govt|url=https://theprint.in/india/full-list-of-59-chinese-apps-banned-by-indian-govt/451254/|access-date=2020-07-21|website=ThePrint|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|title=India bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, WeChat, Helo|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/india-bans-59-chinese-apps-including-tiktok-helo-wechat/articleshow/76694814.cms|access-date=2020-07-21}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.ushareit.com/}}
Category:Android (operating system) software