Bluetooth

September 2007 – Virgin Mobile USA customers will soon be feeling blue – but for all the right reasons. That’s because the no annual contract wireless network and handset supplier UTStarcom Personal Communications, a division of UTStarcom, Inc., have introduced Virgin Mobile’s first Bluetooth® wireless technology-enabled handset– the Super Slice.

The next generation of last year’s highly popular Slice, this Super Slice is a trim, candy bar-style handset that boasts one of the country’s slimmest profiles in the no annual contract wireless arena, at 0.4 inches thin. The Super Slice is also Virgin Mobile’s first Bluetooth® wireless technology-enabled handset, giving customers new levels of flexibility and convenience. Priced at an affordable introductory price of $59.99 and equipped with a VGA camera with 3x zoom and numerous other features, the Super Slice will be available in mid-September at Virgin Mobile’s participating retail partners as well as online at www.virginmobileusa.com. Read more

August 28, 2007 – Samsung Electronics, an award-winning leader in consumer electronics design and innovation continues its streak of launching first class technology with the release of two new digital audio players, the YP-P2 and YP-T10. Samsung’s new lineup of MP3 players combines stylish design, state-of-the-art sound and convenient connectivity options. Both the Samsung P2 and T10 players boast built-in Bluetooth 2.0 capability, providing wireless listening whether connecting to Bluetooth 2.0 headphones or speakers.

The players have been designed with a slim form factor ensuring the player fits naturally in your hand and easily in your pocket. Samsung’s proprietary sound technology, Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe) provides customizable high quality acoustics designed to sound great in earphones. The Samsung P2 and T10 MP3 players will be available in the US in September of 2007. Read more

With a lot of misinformation and confusion around the realities of mobile device security, officials from the Bluetooth SIG want to remind consumers that Bluetooth technology was built with security in mind and with a few simple steps, users can easily protect themselves.

Bluetooth security features are built in, but they don’t protect you if not used correctly. Be sure to practice common sense and maintain control of your device. Read more

July 2007—Sennheiser Electronic Corp., the U.S. wholly-owned subsidiary of the German company accepted worldwide as a leader in headphones and microphones for professionals and consumers alike, has announced the delivery of its’ new and versatile wireless headset based upon the Bluetooth technology standard. The Sennheiser BW900 features proprietary Adaptive Intelligence™ technology to deliver sound quality that is dramatically superior for both the wearer and the connected party, in addition to an advanced ergonomic design, and hot-swap battery changing.

“The Bluetooth wireless standard has fast become universally accepted across multiple product categories,” says Bill Whearty, Sennheiser Electronics’ vice president of sales, “With the BW900, Sennheiser brings Bluetooth’s audio performance to an entirely new level, while maximizing the convenience, comfort, and ease of use inherent to this excitingly useful new technology.” Read more

June 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Plantronics, Inc. today announced the Voyager 520 Bluetooth headset, featuring robust noise-canceling technology for business-quality performance. The new Plantronics Voyager 520, like the award-winning Voyager 510, emphasizes voice clarity, communication versatility and an intuitive, easy-to-operate design ideally suited for mobile professionals.

The Plantronics Voyager 520 combines a unique noise-canceling microphone and wind-reduction technology for exceptional sound quality, even in distracting outdoor environments. The headset includes Plantronics' Multipoint technology that enables users to conveniently switch between two Bluetooth devices, such as work and personal mobile phones. Read more

June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Ericsson today announced three new Bluetooth watches. Select the one that fits your style from the Bluetooth MBW-150 range and enjoy the convenience of controlling your phone from your wristwatch. Created together with Fossil, a world expert in watch technology, this new range of Sony Ericsson MBW-150 Bluetooth watches is truly ahead of its time, bringing together contemporary design and cutting edge Bluetooth technology.

The Bluetooth Watch MBW-150 range by Sony Ericsson

• Understated cool -- Be first among your friends to control your phone with your watch
  
• Subtle control -- See who's calling on your watch display and choose to reject, mute or take the call via the phone or a headset
  
• Individual style -- Choose from one of three new styles of Bluetooth Watch: Music, Executive or Classic Edition
  

"Continuing a long heritage of introducing innovative and fun Bluetooth products, these watches provide a fun way to discreetly interact with your phone," says Najmi Jarwala, president Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA) Inc. Read more

June 8, 2007--ANYCOM Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of wireless data communication and Bluetooth technology announces its new DYO Multipoint Bluetooth Headset. The DYO allows users to connect the headset with two Bluetooth devices with the hands-free profile at the same time. Essentially users can operate the DYO with two different cell phones and seamlessly switch from one call to the next.

Ideal for people who own separate cell phones for work and personal use, the DYO includes a high performance antenna that allows for an extended 60 feet range. This is convenient for use with your mobile phone, but especially valuable for Voice over IP (VoIP) applications, as it enables users to freely move around their PC. In addition, the DYO provides up to 9.5 hours of talk time. “With the latest Bluetooth 2.0 standard, we have reduced the power consumption substantially,” said ANYCOM CEO Walter Daguhn. “The DYO can last more than one week without recharging.” Read more

June 4th, 2007 – MediaStreet Inc., a leading independent manufacturer of archival-quality inks with matched inkjet media and other innovative, digital solutions for the photographic, arts and consumer electronics industries, is introducing its new eMotion Bluetooth Digital Picture Frame, the first picture frame capable of instantly transferring images from a picture phone directly to a 7” digital frame without the use of wires or cables. Images transferred from cell phones are immediately viewed on screen and stored in the picture frame’s built-in 256MB internal memory. Additionally, camera card memory slots for CF, SD/SDHC, MS/MSPRO, MMC and xD cards provide virtually endless memory capacity for hours of uninterrupted photo, video or music playing. The picture frame also has a USB 2.0 port to accept USB drives (aka thumb drives) at any capacity for even greater content access and flexibility. Read more

May 15, 2007 – Following its mission to bring personalized sound to mainstream consumers, Sound ID yesterday announced the SM100 EarModule, a new Bluetooth headset. The SM100 offers the ultimate Bluetooth experience with advanced sound quality, personalization capabilities, sleek design and exceptional performance in mobile environments.

Designed for versatility, the SM100 offers three modes of use, Mobile Mode, EnvironmentalMode™ and One2One™ Mode. This lightweight and ergonomic in-ear headset can wirelessly connect to compatible devices, amplify surrounding sound when not being used with a mobile phone for enhanced in-person communications, as well as link to another SM100 EarModule to form two-way radio connections. Read more

May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Ericsson today announced its newest stereo Bluetooth Headset, the HBH-DS980. This stylish accessory delivers wireless music and calls with superior sound performance, even in noisy environments. This is achieved through advances in design, ergonomics and audio:

• Digital noise cancellation/echo reduction to reduce background noise
  
• Bluetooth 2.0 to deliver better quality voice calls
  
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for high quality sound when listening to music
  
• A hidden OLED display delivers a seamless design effect, much brighter than a conventional LCD display.
  

"As more and more people choose to store their digital music on their mobile phone, it becomes increasingly practical to use a Bluetooth stereo headset that can deliver quality audio," explains Jacob Sten, head of the Accessories Business Unit at Sony Ericsson. "This latest headset is a compact, stylish design that you will want to be seen wearing. It is so convenient that your phone need never leave your pocket or purse." Read more