Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Bluetooth 4.0 on the Way After Q2 2010
Posted by Eriq Cook in "Windows Phone News" @ 06:03 PM
Today the Bluetooth Special Interest Group announced that it has complete work on the specifications for Bluetooth 4.0. Bluetooth 4.0 builds on the improvements made in Bluetooth 3.0+HS, but allows Bluetooth radios to operate using much less power.
Almost exactly one year after Bluetooth 3.0 was finalized, the Bluetooth SIG officially announced the specifications for Bluetooth 4.0. One of the key differences in Bluetooth 4 is the focus on ultra-low power consumption, which will help greatly improve the battery life of small devices like watches and sensor-based accessories (think medical and health monitors). It will also feature "high-power" and "classic" modes for improved data transfer speeds in mobile phones, digital cameras, televisions and more.
Although I don't expect to see any Windows Phone 7 devices featuring Bluetooth 4 until after Q2 2011 realistically, we should start seeing other devices and accessories with the new spec after Q2 of this year. Additional information is available from the official Bluetooth SIG website.
Any heavy bluetooth users looking forward to the improved tech?
