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fromZDNET
3 hours ago

Google Pixel phones just got a major Bluetooth connectivity upgrade - why 6.0 is such a big deal

Google's Pixel 10 smartphones debuted with plenty of noteworthy features, including native magnetic wireless charging, an industry-first IP68 dust- and waterproof foldable phone design, and more intuitive AI features. The Pixel 10 smartphone lineup also debuts Bluetooth 6, making them the first smartphones in the US with the latest Bluetooth connectivity standard. In addition to improving wireless connections' stability, power consumption, and strength, Bluetooth 6 introduces Channel Sounding, which makes device location tracking more accurate. Despite its 2024 release, Bluetooth 6 and Channel Sounding are in the painfully slow adoption process.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Google quietly introduced precise Bluetooth tracking on the Pixel Watch 3

Channel Sounding could vastly improve Bluetooth accuracy for location tracking, but requires multiple compatible devices to function.
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