Bluetooth 6.0: What’s New and Why It Matters

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) has released Bluetooth 6.0, bringing significant updates to the standard with a focus on power efficiency, enhanced security, and improved location accuracy. The new version introduces features like Decision-Based Advertising Filtering, Monitoring Advertisers, and Bluetooth Channel Sounding, enabling more precise location tracking and making it harder to spoof Bluetooth signals. This article dives into the key enhancements and their potential impact on various applications.

Second Generation AirTag: Rumors and Expected Enhancements

Apple is reportedly developing a second-generation AirTag, codenamed B589, with anticipated improvements in range, location tracking, battery life, and form factor. The release is expected in mid-2025, aligning with previous projections from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The AirTag 2 is expected to address privacy concerns while competing against other trackers in the market.

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