For people who use Bluetooth earpieces all the time, or who primarily use the speakerphone function, the Note's size may not be a problem.
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The wireless scanner will use Bluetooth technology and will be linked to a computer onboard an ambulance.
'Audiophile' and 'Bluetooth' don't go together, but I'd really like a good pair of Bluetooth cans to use with my iPhone.
Some also claim that the problem affects the ability to use Bluetooth, with the option disable completely for some, and others unable to connect to devices.
There's no way to use Bluetooth to turn the unit on and off, and simple instructions for turning a Bluetooth phone into a remote control are not yet available.
The idea is to use Bluetooth as the medium over which two or more players will be able to play against each other using two devices, which N-Gage also does.
Another option would be for Apple to use Bluetooth Low Energy for payments and Apple has already included those chips in the iPhone 4s, but more on that another time.
Improved Bluetooth (e.g. ability to use ActiveSync over Bluetooth with multiple PCs).
Or you could just use a Bluetooth headset, but we won't bring that up.
New for 2013 is the use of Bluetooth 3D glasses that are not subject to interference.
Adding Bluetooth to a cordless landline could be handy, since it would let you access your cellphone via the landline handset, and also let you use other Bluetooth peripherals with the landline.
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Up until recently, and barring the use of Bluetooth headsets, the constraints defining the upper practical limit of a phone included the ability to fit into a pocket and be held against the side of an (adult) head to facilitate a voice call.
And if you're into Bluetooth, the Address Book application can use the wireless technology to display the caller-ID information from a Bluetooth-ready wireless phone, provided you also have a Bluetooth device attached to your computer.
With Bluetooth capability, you can use a discreet remote control to change volume, turn the device on and off, toggle between electronic devices, answer hands-free phone calls and stream music, sort of like having a miniature wireless headset in your ear.
While similar products have been out for some time, only the latest generation, which uses a new, more energy-efficient version of Bluetooth, is practical for everyday use.
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The Fitbit One and Striiv Play use a new version of Bluetooth to stay continually connected to an iPhone 4S, 5 or the latest iPod Touch.
There's also a stand included, should you choose to use the Moga Pro with your Bluetooth-enabled Android tablet -- the controller's built in phone holder extends all the way up to the (enormous) Note 2.
Apps that use communications networks such as WiFi, Bluetooth, and Airplay are capable of offering richer experiences.
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But in the history of how we use technology, the 14 years of Bluetooth does seem comparable to about ten centuries of Scandinavian history.
Bluetooth software makes it easy to set up and use.
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As an OEM, if you want your product to connect with billions of products your customers likely already use on a daily basis, then Bluetooth technology is the obvious choice.
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For short journeys and convenience, wireless connection can be made by Bluetooth however for more stable, longer periods of use, the USB alternative will provide faster connection and refresh rates and preserve the smartphone battery.
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It connects to any iOS device with Bluetooth 4.0, where you can either use the hipKey to keep track of your iPhone or iPad or use a handy iOS app to keep track of the device itself.
The new profiles are a great step to expanding the Bluetooth low energy market into new applications, equipment and use-cases.
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Edifier's Bric Connect is ideal for home, office or use on-the-go by providing Bluetooth capabilities as well as stunning sound reproduction that is commonly found in systems with a larger form factor.
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All of these accessories use proprietary 2.4GHz wireless technology instead of Bluetooth, which means you'll need a free USB port to accommodate the accompanying transceiver.
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Think of the Bluetooth headset: it's a really sensible way to use your phone without having to take it out of your pocket so sensible that there's really no reason not to keep that headset in your ear most of the time.
If you're going to use your iPad for longer documents, I suggest using a Bluetooth keyboard.
Compared with other forms of wireless technology, such as Bluetooth and wi-fi, white space devices are being designed to use a much wider range of frequencies, including the lower frequencies that have traditionally been reserved for TV and radio.
The use case supposition is probably that the user will accessorize with a bluetooth headset, although the natural bluetooth headset usability decay curve means that it will eventually be abandoned for a wired headset or the speaker.
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