bluetooth

HTC has released a Bluetooth Security Hotfix for some of its devices. The list currently includes the Touch Diamond, Touch Pro, Touch HD, as well as the Touch 3G, Touch Cruise and S740 models.

If your phone supports Bluetooth FTP service, click on this link for the instructions to update your phone.

Here's just a short update for you: the Bluetooth 3.0 spesification will be officially launched on April 21st.

Bluetooth 3.0 will take advantege of Ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless technology to achieve transfer speeds of up to 480Mbps. That's Wi-Fi speed in case you didn't know...

This month the Bluetooth SIG is planning to announce its Bluetooth 3.0 specification, which will enable Bluetooth profiles to operate at Wi-Fi speeds. As it was said, increased transfer speeds will allow users to exchange music and video files "within seconds." In addition, the new feature called Enhanced Power Control will reduce the occurrence of disconnection caused by blocking BT radio signals.

Noise cancellation is one of the most notable features of Bluetooth headsets.
Jabra's latest BT530 is the first headst to take advantage of the GN Netcom’s new Noise Blackout technology, which uses dual-microphones, DSP technology and Audio Shock Protection to mute background noise without negatively affecting the voice quality.

The new Zeemote JS1 Bluetooth mobile joystick for the SE W760 was first introduced back at MWC this year, but today it's finally been released.

No, it is not yet available for purchase, but the company is currently giving the device away in Netherlands to those who buy a new W760.

Tough luck, guys...

Sony has released its new DR-BT140QP bluetooth earphones in Japan. They support A2DP audio profile, and provide up to 12 hours of music playback and a 200 hours of standby time. With these you can also answer incoming calls and control your music player wirelessly via Bluetooth.

The new Sony DR-BT140QP earphones are available in multiple colors for $149.

According to the info from the Palm's website, the company plans to release an update that will enable Bluetooth voice dialing on the Sprint's Palm Treo 800w smartphone. Unfortunately, they didn't provide any other details on the update, except asking us to check back on this page "in the coming days."

The new yet unannounced BenQ E55 was recently certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group.

While there is no official information about it, we were able to find out some of its rumored specifications:

• Clamshell form factor;
• GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz;
• 3G WCDMA 2100 MHz;
• GPRS/EDGE data;
• Bluetooth (Headset, Hands-Free 1.

Here's a thematic Bluetooth headset for true Metal Gear Solid fans. This is an official Konami accessory and will be available on June 12th at an estimated price of $59.99.

Features include:

• Bluetooth 2.0 support;
• PS3 compatible;
• 8 hours talk time; 160 hours standby;
• 30' range;
• Auto shut off;
• Auto sync;
• Silicone e

CSR introduced the new Ultra Low Power Bluetooth standard that can connect and send data up to 50 times faster, while consuming up to 10 times less power than the current Bluetooth 2.1 technology.

ULP Bluetooth uses a separate radio, and unlike standard Bluetooth only connects when necessary using just three frequencies (instead of 32). When connected it quickly sends the data and automatically turns off.