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The New iPad First Bluetooth Smart Ready TabletKIRKLAND, Wash. --(Business Wire)-- The new iPad, unveiled today by Apple (News - Alert), Inc. [NASDAQ: AAPL], is the world's first Bluetooth Smart Ready tablet, incorporating Bluetooth v4.0 and its hallmark feature low energy technology. As a Bluetooth Smart Ready tablet, the new iPad gives any Bluetooth device, from a static data-collecting sensor to a laptop or mobile phone like the iPhone (News - Alert) 4S, the ability to connect, share and distribute information in real-time. No other wireless technology is able to provide the limited energy consumption, usability, functionality and install base that Bluetooth v4.0 brings to the market. The fact that Apple's new iPad is a Bluetooth Smart Ready hub is big news for the broad CE ecosystem - accessory manufacturers, app developers, and most importantly, consumers. Every second, there are over 60 Bluetooth enabled devices commercialized worldwide - Classic Bluetooth technology and now Bluetooth Smart devices joining the 7 billion Bluetooth enabled devices already in market. This massive ecosystem is expected to expand remarkably within the next two years: 2B Bluetooth enabled devices will ship in 2012 and 3B are expected to ship in 2014, according to Peter Cooney, practice director, semiconductors at industry watcher ABI Research (News - Alert), Inc. So why is the new iPad better with Bluetooth technology? For manufacturers:
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"The new iPad is the first of its kind, showing Apple really understands how their products are better with Bluetooth technology, and the value of the Bluetooth ecosystem - to the developer community, to the manufacturer, and to the ultimate benefactor - the consumer," said Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director, Bluetooth SIG. "We've seen a steady stream of Bluetooth Smart Ready and Bluetooth Smart devices since the beginning of the year and expect today's news to propel that wave even higher." About Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Bluetooth wireless technology is the global wireless standard enabling simple connectivity for a broad range of electronic devices. Version 4.0 featuring Bluetooth low energy technology creates new application opportunities for products within the mobile phone, consumer electronics, PC, automotive, health & wellness, sports & fitness and smart home industries. With nearly two billion devices shipping annually, Bluetooth technology is the only proven wireless solution for developers, product manufacturers, and consumers worldwide. Backed by industry leading companies, the Bluetooth SIG empowers more than 16,000 member companies to collaborate, innovate and guide Bluetooth wireless technology. For more information please visit www.bluetooth.com. Bluetooth wireless technology: Simple. Secure. Everywhere.
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