Apple to integrate Bluetooth into its iPods?

Posted on Monday, November 06 2006 @ 0:02 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Forbes writes Apple may equip its next iPods with Bluetooth connectivity:

Bluetooth chips, too sluggish and short-range for high-speed data (where Wi-Fi rules), are ideal for phone calls and tunes because they drain the battery far more slowly than Wi-Fi. Samsung's gizmo can play music to a wireless headset for up to 30 hours before needing a charge.

Neither CSR nor Apple will comment on plans for a wireless iPod. Apple turned down CSR's last two generations of Bluetooth chips, but the next is smaller, cheaper and twice as fast. Just what Jobs could be looking for.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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