Like two dogs group meeting for the first clip , it may soon be the case that Apple wireless devices want only take in a whiff of each others ’ seat ends before they know everything they need to know about the other . All jest away , Apple really did filea brace of patentsrecently that would let users match wireless devices just by bringing them together . A second patent would earmark user to fill in lacking address record datum merely by making a asking through e - mail . As AppleInsider explains , when using Bluetooth devices together , the operation often involves a PIN to prevent those inept “ accidental conjugation ” or unwanted rogue gadget from getting on the peripheral meshing . fall , as you may sleep together , are difficult if the item is tiny , as is the case with headsets . So , Apple proposes in the filing that they would work this payoff “ by find out the range of the wireless link between the raw gadget and its boniface . ” If the gadget get , say , within a foot of each other and are looking for a new radio link , they ’ll automatically match up and possibly exchange data , sans romantic euphony of any kind . If the devices broke their one - foot or so nexus , the information transfer would cease . Bluetooth - atomic number 8 - philes will note that this arrangement is very interchangeable to the 2.1 spec , aka Near Field Communications . With the Apple attempt , however , any standard capable of conjugation would mould with the twist . Apple also introduces a few other new ideas , including a wireless dock or in - car adapter for link up a cell to a PMP or equivalent . And in other Apple - colligate news , theApp Store switch its critical review policyso that only owners of each app could give it a review . make believe horse sense ! [ Apple Insider , Matt Legend ]
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