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HTC issues hotfix to enhance Bluetooth security, fixes vulnerability?
HTC has released a Bluetooth security hotfix that enhances the security mechanism of the Bluetooth service. Though HTC does not specifically mention what the hotfix patches, it is safe to believe it has got to do something with the vulnerability reported yesterday.
We got to say HTC was quick to address the issue but only [...]
HTC smartphones said to be exploitable via a Bluetooth hack
HTC smartphones running on WinMo 6 or 6.1 are hackable via a Bluetooth attack, claims a new report by security researcher, Alberto Moreno Tablado.
He claims the vulnerability is found only in HTC phones because of its driver that is prone to a directory traversal hack in the Bluetooth OBEX FTP service. The hack, if [...]
Bluetooth 3.0 gets real
Bluetooth SIG has formally adopted the new Bluetooth 3.0. The latest iteration called as Bluetooth 3.0 + HS (stands for High Speed) uses the same 802.11 Wi-Fi protocol which enables it to give a throughput data transfer rate of up to 24Mbps. Bluetooth 3.0, basically creates an ad hoc Wi-Fi connection between devices that feature [...]
Bluetooth SIG to release BT 3.0 spec on April 21
The Bluetooth SIG group is all set to make the ubiquitous short range communication faster, at par with Wi-Fi speeds. The official and full details will be out within two weeks from now but few things that makes Bluetooth 3.0 special are:
- Increased bandwidth to allow users to transfer content within seconds
- Enhanced Power Control [...]
BH-804: Nokia’s smallest Bluetooth headset
Nokia introduced their smallest Bluetooth headset ever – BH-804. It is a basic headset which comes in aluminum case and boasts digital signal processing (DSP) for background noise cancellation and crisp voice quality.
The headset integrates a couple of buttons too for easy call management and comes with a desktop charger and a neck strap. [...]
Bluetooth Watches for Women from Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson in alliance with watchmaker Fossil have come up with a new range of Bluetooth watches to please the ladies. To suit different styles and occasions, MBW-200 watches have been segregated into three designs – Sparkling Allure, Contemporary Elegance and Evening Classic. Going into technicalities, the glass of the watch is a scratch resistant [...]