We don’t often write about speakers on ElectricPig because, frankly, they’re much of a muchness. The HiWave Bluetooth wireless speaker is the exception, thanks to a pretty revolutionary power-friendly tech. Read more
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Want more proof the iPhone 4S isn’t anything like the iPhone 4 on the inside? Take a look at its Bluetooth specs. Apple’s new baby supports Bluetooth 4.0. The ultra-low power wireless system is also found in the latest MacBook Air and Mac Mini, but hints at a whole new range of accessories for the iPhone 4S.
Hoping to step up productivity with your Android Honeycomb tablet? Logitech has just unveiled its first tablet mouse designed specifically for large Android 3.1 slates. The Bluetooth laser mouse works on nearly any surface and operates at a maximum range of 30 feet.
Replacing a laptop with a tablet can be a strenuous transition, even for the most touch-friendly souls. Logitech has realized the market for an Android tablet mouse and attacked full-steam with today’s announcement. The Logitech tablet mouse includes two AA batteries and comes bundled with a travel pouch for protection. Read more
Tired of having to move your photos from your smartphone to your computer for printing? Look no further than the Polaroid GL10 instant mobile printer, a wonderful new creation brought to you by Polaroid and Lady Gaga, Polaroid’s Creative Director. Thanks to built-in Bluetooth technology, the GL10 can be paired with many popular smartphones for printing on the go.
Regardless of whether you’re a part of team Xbox or team PS3, I think we can agree that Sony’s console offers a more stylish design. Today, Microsoft is reinventing its accessory line with the launch of a new Xbox 360 bluetooth headset and media remote. You can officially lay your white media remotes to rest this November.
We’ve known the Apple TV has secrets since the first teardown back in September last year revealed its operating system was littered with references to other iOS devices. Now software sleuths have discovered code in iOS 5 that suggests the Apple TV’s Bluetooth abilities are about to be turned on.
While the most obvious consequence of adding Bluetooth support to Apple TV is the ability to use the Apple wireless keyboard to navigate menus and enter text, there’s more to it. The move would also make it possible to hook up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch as well as a host of other peripherals. It also adds new impetus to talk of Apple TV app support and its future as a console…
If the Nokia N9 looks a lot like a Windows Phone, the new Nokia BH-11 Bluetooth stereo headset bears more than a passing resemblance to Apple’s little MP3 player. Of course, it can’t play tunes on its own, but the A2DP clip weights just 15.5g, can pair with two devices and stream music for six hours continuously.
It comes in black, white, green, cyan or magenta, and is out in Summer, priced €39 (£35). Now, if only we could have a Nokia Windows Phone so soon.
Hidden within the beta build of iOS 5 are grand plans to transform the OS from a contender to trendsetter. Arguably, some of the features making headlines are not Apple originals, but instead draw from the foundations created by Windows Phone, Android and even BlackBerry OS. With more than 200 new features headed to the OS there’s bound to be overlap. Here’s 5 secrets iOS 5 is bringing to the table.