Wi-Fi Aware, a standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance, allows devices to connect directly using their Wi-Fi chips, similar to Apple's AirDrop, and first appeared in Android 8. However, support for Wi-Fi Aware varies among Android devices, as its implementation is dependent on device manufacturers, making it challenging for users to determine compatibility without running specialized code. Developers can check device support by adding specific permissions and code to their applications, but recognizing this complexity, an open-source app was created to simplify the process. Despite the potential of Wi-Fi Aware in enhancing Android peer-to-peer networking, it remains incompatible with Apple's Wireless Direct technology, and efforts are underway to compile a comprehensive database of compatible devices.