12/20, 11:10am
NFC Forum, Bluetooth SIG out interoperation doc
The NFC Forum and Bluetooth SIG have come together to produce an application document meant for developers that details how the two standards will interact together. Titled Bluetooth secure simple pairing using NFC (PDF), the document talks about how smartphones and other NFC and Bluetooth-enabled devices will communicate wirelessly with other devices like headsets and headphones, in-vehicle entertainment systems and connected TVs. The new standards and NFC tech should save time, as it will no longer require users to punch in passwords in both devices, but simply tap them together to enable the Bluetooth connection.
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09/27, 9:40pm
Ties in withexpected Verizon launch in November
Samsung is apparently taking the final steps it needs to prepare the Nexus Prime for launch. The phone maker has listed its GT-i9250, believed to be the GSM version of the Nexus Prime smartphone, with the Bluetooth SIG. This is usually done shortly before a product begins shipping.
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02/15, 12:10pm
Symbian smartphone has 3G, Ovi apps, free email
What may be the latest in Nokia's C5 line has surfaced on the Bluetooth SIG's gadget guide. According to the description, the Nokia C5-04 is a touchscreen smartphone that runs the Symbian OS. It has 3G HSDPA access and comes with free Ovi maps and voice navigation. The image accompanying the description shows the phone branded as a T-Mobile handset.
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01/11, 7:35pm
Launch date remains unclear
INQ's Cloud Touch handset has surfaced at the Bluetooth SIG for qualification tests, suggesting the device is one step closer to arriving on the market. The listing also provides a brief description of the device, which is already expected to maintain a focus on Facebook functionality. The Android-based smartphone is said to be designed for "faster and smarter" messaging, with Facebook "built into its core."
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09/30, 5:55pm
Ruby project was thought to be dropped
The rumored RAZR sequel, initially referred to as Ruby, has reemerged with the name Motorola V13. Reports late last year suggested the company decided to drop the entire project. However the device was recently approved by the Bluetooth SIG, likely indicating Motorola has continued to push forward with the Ruby.
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04/13, 9:40am
HTC Fiesta Android phone
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has shed some light on an upcoming headset from HTC, codenamed the Fiesta. The Bluetooth SIG simply classifies the phone as an Android handset, meaning it will ship with the open-source operating system developed by Google. Little other information was unveiled about the Fiesta, other than it will be made available in Asia, Europe and North America. Considering the source of the information, it is likely to have Bluetooth capabilities as well and other smartphone features.
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