Eriq Cook
04-21-2010, 02:03 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=5841' target='_blank'>http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=5841</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>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. </em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/wpt/auto/1271810308.usr72.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></p><p>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.</p><p>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 <a href="http://www.bluetooth.com/English/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Bluetooth SIG website</a>.</p><p>Any heavy bluetooth users looking forward to the improved tech?</p>