Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 gets Bluetooth certified as well

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, as you might already know, recently received Wi-Fi certification from the WiFi Alliance (WFA). Now, a quick look at the website of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) reveals that the device (SM-T825) is Bluetooth certified as well.
As is usually the case, the Bluetooth listing for the tablet doesn"t reveal anything related to its specs. Sadly, we don"t have any rumored specifications to share as well. The only thing we"ve heard far is that the device will be made official sometime in Q1 this year.
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ZTE Z986DL and Z986U clear Bluetooth SIG

Two new ZTE smartphones have been certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). The listing reveals that the devices carry a model number of Z986DL and Z986U, respectively.
Sadly, the listing doesn"t reveal anything else about these handsets. But given that they have started collecting the necessary certifications, we expect to hear more on them in days or probably weeks to come.
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Sennheiser announces three new Bluetooth headphones at CES

Sennheiser has announced a trinity of Bluetooth wireless headphones.
The first is the HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless. It has a full size, closed back circumaural foldable headphone design with wireless Bluetooth audio, active noise cancellation, NFC pairing, aptX support, external controls, and 19 hour battery life with noise cancellation enabled (25 hours with it disabled). The HD 4.40 BT Wireless is mostly the same but without the active noise cancellation and folding design.
HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless • HD 4.40 BT Wireless
Lastly, there is the Momentum In-Ear Wireless, which in the US will be called HD 1 In-Ear Wireless. It features a neckband design with plush sheepskin nappa leather and stainless steel speaker enclosures. They feature NFC pairing, aptX support, and ability to pair with two devices simultaneously. The battery life is rated at 10 hours with 1.5 hour charge time.
Momentum In-Ear Wireless
The HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless are priced at $199.95/£169.99. The HD 4.40 BT Wireless are pric..

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Hands-on with the California Roll wireless, waterproof, and solar-powered Bluetooth speaker

There are Bluetooth speakers and then there are Bluetooth speakers, and the California Roll from LEMON is the latter. These speakers can go wherever you want to go, and pack virtually an endless amount of battery life.
The California Roll is built to handle your active lifestyle too. It is waterproo..

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Harman intros JBL Pulse 3 and Flip 4 - new portable, water-resistant Bluetooth speakers

Harman International (which is in the process of being acquired by Samsung) announced two brand new water-resistant portable Bluetooth speakers: JBL Pulse 3 and JBL Flip 4.
The JBL Pulse 3 is an elegant speaker that provides 360-degree stereo sound and a customizable 360-degree LED light show, while..

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JBL intros Pulse 3 and Flip 4 - new portable, water-resistant Bluetooth speakers

Harman International (which is in the process of being acquired by Samsung) announced two brand new water-resistant portable Bluetooth speakers: JBL Pulse 3 and JBL Flip 4.
The JBL Pulse 3 is an elegant speaker that provides 360-degree stereo sound and a customizable 360-degree LED light show, while..

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Nougat update for Motorola Droid Turbo 2 receives Bluetooth SIG certification

Looks like the Motorola Droid Turbo 2 will soon get Nougat as the Android 7.0 update for the handset (model number XT1585) has been certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).
Sadly, there"s currently no information on exactly when the update will be rolled out, although given the Bluetooth certification it has received, we expect that to happen sooner than later.
Also, the Moto X Force, which is the global variant of the Droid Turbo 2, should also get the update shortly thereafter.
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LG announces TONE Studio and TONE Free Bluetooth headsets

LG has announced two new Bluetooth headsets that will be showcased during CES 2017, the TONE Studio and the TONE Free.
The TONE Studio has four external drivers around the horseshoe design, with two full range drivers at the top and two vibrating drivers at the bottom end. They combine to simulate a surround sound effect, that LG has worked with DTS to achieve. If you want to listen privately, there are also earbuds included that you can plug in.
The TONE Free has a similar horseshoe design but without the external speakers. Instead it has wireless earbuds that can be tucked into the neckband when not in use, where they charge. The neckband also vibrates when you have notifications. You can also get an optional charging cradle if you don"t want to use the neckband all the time.
Along with these two, LG will also be revealing the TONE Infinim, and TONE Ultra made in collaboration with JBL.
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Mid range HTC One X10 appears to have received its Bluetooth certification

About a little more than a week ago, we told you about an upcoming mid range HTC model that would be called the HTC One X10. This would be the sequel to the HTC One A9. HTC is holding an event on January 12th and the HTC One X10 is believed to be one of the models being unveiled at that time. Today,..

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LG announces levitating, waterproof Bluetooth speaker headed to CES 2017

It"s white, it looks like it belongs in the interior of a space station, flies and pumps tunes – meet the new LG PJ9, a levitating Bluetooth speaker that the company will be showing at CES in Las Vegas next week.
Featuring two passive radiators for a better balanced sound, the PJ9 boasts a 10-h..

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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) gets Bluetooth certified

The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017), which was first spotted on India"s import/export tracking website Zauba back in October this year, has now been certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). The device carries a model number of SM-J727V.
The Galaxy J7 (2017) has already received WiFi certification – the listing revealed that the phone runs Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.
As for other specs, rumors say the device is powered by an Exynos chipset and sports a 5.5-inch full HD display. RAM is 3GB, while the camera department is handled by a 13MP/5MP combo. The handset packs in a 3,000mAh battery.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 may be the first smartphone with Bluetooth v5.0

Gadgets Samsung Galaxy S8 may be the first smartphone with Bluetooth v5.0
Saimin (Blog) – December 16, 2016 1:40 AM
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Samsung Galaxy S8 to be among the first to adopt Bluetooth 5.0

The Galaxy S8 rumors galore continues with yet another intel for the highly-anticipated flagship. Yet another report puts the latest Bluetooth 5.0 standard in the Galaxy S8. Bluetooth Special Interest Group, where Samsung is being a member, has certified the standard and is expecting the first devices to use it to come “within two to six months”.
The Galaxy S8 ex expected to be announced in the end of February and go on sale in March, so it sounds like the device may indeed make use of the new BT 5.0. The new standard allows for four times bigger range, twice faster speed, and eight times larger broadcast message capacity.
The rumors about the Galaxy S8 are thriving and while putting every newly announced technology seems appropriate, you should take all of these with suspicion until more solid evidence confirms them.
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Bluetooth 5 spec has been finalized, brings 2x speed, 4x range compared to 4.2

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) first unveiled the Bluetooth 5 spec back in June, when it was still a work in progress. Today, however, the new spec has been finalized by the industry group and it"s ready to be put to use by device makers across the world.
Bluetooth 5 comes with twice the bandwidth, four times the range, and eight times the broadcasting message capacity of Bluetooth 4.2 when used with low energy devices. The maximum speed is now 2Mbps, up from 1Mbps. The bandwidth can however be decreased in order to allow for a 4x longer range while maintaining similar low power requirements. The spec is flexible in this regard, with developers being able to make the best choices for their products" specific use cases.
Bluetooth 5 supports larger data packets than its predecessors, working with 255-octet packages and not 31-octet ones. This means more efficient use of the crowded 2.4GHz band, with less broadcast time required to complete tasks.
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