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Bluetooth is a short-range wireless connection between electronic devices, such as a cell phone and headset. It has been widely adopted and is supported by many manufacturers.
History
The Bluetooth project began in 1998 as a way to securely connect devices. The name comes from the Danish King Harald Bluetooth, who united Scandinavia in the 10th century. The technology is supposed to similarly bring devices together.
Benefits
Bluetooth operates using very little power and is included with most high-end electronics. Pairing devices is simple and requires almost no configuration.
Features
Bluetooth can be used transfer files and data between devices. Unlike Wi-Fi, it does not require a wireless access point.
Uses
Bluetooth can be used to connect cell phones, headsets, printers, iPods and many other devices.
Future
Bluetooth is growing quickly, but other wireless standards such as Wi-Fi Direct aim to replace Bluetooth.
Support
All operating systems support Bluetooth, as do gaming devices such as the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PSP Go and others.
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