Mesh networking addition to Bluetooth LE revealed, could help boost Apple HomeKit coverage

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has updated the specification for the wireless communications technology, with the introduction of mesh networking allowing Bluetooth LE devices to more easily communicate with each other, potentially helping home automation platforms such as Apple's HomeKit as well as larger scale networks.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 9

New Token Ring uses fingerprint reader, Bluetooth to securely authenticate wearer

A new ring called Token embeds Bluetooth and a fingerprint reader, and promises to enhance biometric authentication with compatibility across a large array of existing technologies.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 25

Diabetes monitor exec details Apple Watch connectivity, refutes claims of other hardware partnership

Apple's introduction of CoreBluetooth support in watchOS 4 heralded easier glucose control possibilities for diabetics and is a "game changer" according to Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer, but an Apple partnership with the lead monitor vendor does not appear to be in the cards.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 3

How to play Mac games with Nintendo Switch Joy-Con and Pro controllers

If you're among the first to buy the new Nintendo Switch game console, there's an added benefit you can easily take advantage of: The system's wireless controllers are fully supported by Apple's macOS.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 6

AirPods vs. Powerbeats3: Which Apple W1 headphones are better for working out and exercising?

Apple now has four pairs of headphones on the market with its proprietary W1 wireless chip, allowing for simpler Bluetooth pairing and better connectivity. But only two of those headphones are really well suited for workouts: Apple's AirPods and the Powerbeats3. AppleInsider helps you decide which pair is right for you.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 27

Mystery wireless Apple device goes through FCC testing for a third time

Apple continues to submit its mystery Bluetooth and NFC product to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission for testing, with a third listing in the regulatory database revealing few new details about the wireless device.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 16

B&O Beoplay H4 $299 wireless headphones launch with iOS app, Apple Watch controls

B&O Play has launched the Beoplay H4 wireless headphones, the Bang & Olufen brand's cheapest wireless option in its over-ear headphone range, with users able to alter the settings of the headset from an Apple Watch.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 11

Apple pushes AirPods firmware 3.5.1 to synchronized iPhones with minor bug fixes

A firmware update for Apple's AirPods is being distributed now, which brings undisclosed bug fixes to Apple's sought-after wireless earbuds.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 43

Apple's AirPods grabbed 26% of wireless headphone sales after launch, report claims

Apple's AirPods have made a sizable impact on the wireless headphone market, according to research from Slice Intelligence, with the audio accessory reportedly capturing more than a quarter of the market.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 48

Apple pulls app for finding lost AirPods from App Store

Finder for AirPods, an app designed to assist owners of Apple's AirPods in finding their audio accessory if it has been misplaced, was taken down from the App Store just a few days after it launched.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 41

Earin combats Apple's AirPods with new M-2 truly wireless earbuds

Not long after the release of the M-1 — and Apple's own AirPods — Earin has unveiled its new M-2 completely wireless Bluetooth earbuds, adding a touch interface to the tip of the earpiece.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 17

Review: Master & Dynamic MW50 Wireless Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones

Master & Dynamic's MW50s look and sound great, but may be hard to justify given cheaper alternatives from other high-end headphone makers.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Apple filing shows initial stab at AirPods with magnetic hooks

An Apple patent application published on Thursday may hint at an abandoned AirPods design that aimed to keep the earbuds more firmly in place.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 11

Review: Apple's new wireless AirPods put a smile on 2016

Delivering hours of enveloping, untethered sound and Siri assistance, Apple's new wireless AirPods elegantly perform in a way that promises to put a smile on your face no matter how terrible of a day you're having—a beautiful thing given how many ugly days 2016 has thrown at us so far.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 87

In-store pickup for Apple AirPods advertises Feb. 8 availability

Apple on Monday began offering an in-store pickup option for its newly released wireless AirPods, though customers won't be able to get their hands on the accessory until February 2017 at the earliest.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 1

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