It’s Official - The New Spec is Bluetooth 3.0 +HS!
Ok, let me quote the Bluetooth SIG directly:
The Bluetooth SIG is pleased to announce that the Core Specification Working Group has published the Draft Bluetooth Core Specification Version 3.0 + High Speed (HS) for your review. The following feature enhancements encompass the major improvements incorporated into this Draft Bluetooth Core Specification:
- Generic Alternate MAC/PHY (AMP)
- 802.11 Protocol Adaptation Layer (PAL)
- Generic Test Methodology
- Enhanced Power Control
- HCI Read Encryption Key Size
- Unicast Connectionless Data
This of course is awesome news! Now if all those features look like “mumbo-jumbo” to you, then stay tuned to this blog because I’ll explain why these features are important. You can expect the new specification to be finalized before July. When will Bluetooth 3.0 +HS devices hit the market? My guess is that you’ll see some devices that use the new spec by the end of year.
March 30th, 2009 at 05:39
I’m so excited to see the news, however, I couldn’t find the draft Bluetooth 3.0 spec, could you give some guide?
Thanks for your help
BR,
Toby
March 31st, 2009 at 04:56
Toby,
The specs are located on the Bluetooth SIG website (http://www.bluetooth.org) and you need to be a member of the SIG to view the docs.
Bruce
April 4th, 2009 at 15:06
I know that Bluetooth 3.0 will be backwards compatible, but what does that mean for my current Bluetooth enabled devices? they won’t benefit from the new improvements since they are based on the old chip? so basically, if i want i want to get rid of the .5 second lag in my headphones, i’m gonna have to buy new headphones?