BlueAnt Z9 Firmware 4.0 Released
File this one under BlueAnt didn’t email us like they said they would… department. A little over two months ago, BlueAnt updated their formerly-flagship Z9 headset. The update makes improvements to Bluetooth communications, improves audio quality in windy conditions, and fixes a problem with the Verizon XV6800 where connections would drop. It does not appear […]
Broadcom Announces Multi-Protocol Radio Transceiver with 802.11n Support
In a press release, chipmaker Broadcom has announced the pending ODM release of its new BCM4329 multi-protocol chip with 802.11n Wi-Fi access serving as the main feature. The implementation of 802.11n access in the BCM4329 chipset is notable for being fully compatible with current Wi-Fi a/b/g/n versions (single band version supports b/g/n while dual-band version […]
Bluetooth SIG Confirms Development on New Bluetooth Version
Many news organizations erroneously reported that the Bluetooth SIG was hard at work on developing the next version of the ubiquitous transmission protocol that would be called Bluetooth 2.2. A representative of the group did deny that Bluetooth 2.2 was in development today, only to confirm the existence of the new Bluetooth standard which would […]
Palm Issues Bluetooth Patch for Treo Pro
Palm has issued a patch for the Bluetooth functionality on the Palm Treo Pro 850. The patch fixes an issue where a user is on an active call using a Bluetooth car kit or Bluetooth headset and a second incoming call is received where the user lets it ring or ignores the incoming call. The second […]
Motorola Announces MOTO Q11
Motorola has announced in a detailed press release that it will launch the MOTO Q11 smart device in December 2008. The Motorola Q11 features a quadband GSM/EDGE radio, Wi-Fi radio with WPA encryption support, Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, QVGA landscape display, QWERTY keyboard, microSDHC expansion slot, A-GPS support with Google Maps for Mobile, 3.0 megapixel camera […]
Palm Releases Voice Dialing Update for Sprint Treo 800w
Palm has released an update for the recently launched Sprint Treo 800w which addresses the inability for the device in its current software version to make phonecalls using voice dialing over Bluetooth. The update enables Microsoft Voice Command over Bluetooth and fixes other related issues related to voice dialing. Encyclopedia: Palm Treo 800w
California Forces Hands Free on Drivers
As of midnight, Californians are required to use a hands-free driving system in cars. This marks the largest hands-free driving initiative in U.S. history. While local municipalities in California have seen this as a potential ticket/revenue generating exercise, the California Highway Patrol does not. The CHP has said that they will not (at least initially) […]
Motorola Announces 2 New Bluetooth Headsets: H620 and H560
Yesterday, Motorola announced two new Bluetooth headsets to their line up. Both of them bearing the TrueComfort design and noise cancellation, the H620 is specifically designed for those who converse while driving. The H620 is optimized for usage in the car. It automatically adjusts the volume as the road noise varies for a clearer sound […]
Qualcomm Announces Smaller Bluetooth Chip
Qualcomm, developers of advanced wireless technologies have announced the latest addition to their Bluetooth solutions, to deliver a better user experience and offer significant advantages for handset manufacturers. The new BTS4025 system-on-a-chip (SoC), is said to offer full support for Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) specification. It also offers improved radio-frequency performance in […]
Jawbone 2 Now Available
Aliph’s original Jawbone faced a lot of issues with their first design, which offered noise cancellation abilities, such as uncomfortable wear and a high price tag. They are now back with Jawbone 2 which features the Noise Assassin technology and a price tag of $129.99 and an extremely easy phone setup. The Noise Assassin technology […]