Bluetooth’s Amazing Makeover

According to this article, there are now over one billion Bluetooth enabled devices in the world, a much higher number than I could have ever guessed. There’s another 13 million of them being sold every week, which would include cell phones, headsets and other such devices. Business 2.0 reports that the next Bluetooth revision is going to make things even better.

The problem is that current Bluetooth devices can be difficult to pair up with other devices, and can require upwards of fifteen steps. The new Bluetooth revision should see devices pair up with as little as three steps, which still seems high to me. I have never been a fan of Bluetooth because of the clunkiness, but it will be interesting to see how well this new revision actually helps things.

Users will be able to easily beam photos from cameras to printers or digital picture frames. Wireless keyboards, mice, and videogame controllers will get a boost too. Bluetooth 2.1 will be integrated with near field communication, or NFC, a standard for mobile payments, so consumers will have more opportunities to pay with their phones.

Source: CNN Money