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GSM Arena
4 days ago
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite design and specifications revealed via Google Play Console listing
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is yet another tablet in development alongside the Galaxy Tab S11 and the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. The S10 Lite is expected to be an affordable tablet from the South Korean giant and was recently spotted on the Bluetooth SIG database, suggesting its imminent launch. The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite has now appeared on the Google Play Console carrying the same model number SM-X406B. The listing reveals the design and key specifications of the tablet. It is listed with a 1320x2112 resolution display that will offer a 240 hdpi screen density. The tablet seems to be running Android 15-based One UI. As per the listing, the Tab S10 Lite is equipped with an Exynos 1380 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM. An image included in the listing shows the tablet with thick side bezels and a front camera mounted in landscape orientation. The power and volume rockers are seen on the right edge. The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is expected to launch sometime this month. It is rumoured to pack an 8,000mAh battery with 45W charging support. We should hear more about the upcoming Samsung tablets soon, so stay tuned! Via
Business Wire
31-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
KAGA FEI Expands Wireless Module Lineup with Bluetooth 6 Support
YOKOHAMA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KAGA FEI Co., Ltd., a global provider of leading short-distance wireless modules, today announced the expansion of its Bluetooth Low Energy module lineup with the introduction of the EC4L10BA1 and EC4L05BA1. These new modules offer varying memory capacities and complement the existing EC4L15BA1 model. All three modules feature built-in antenna and support Bluetooth 6. These modules leverage a chip with PSA *1 certification, enabling secure IoT development. Mass production is set to begin in January 2026, as we remain dedicated to expanding our product offerings based on market demand. Product Features 1. Multiple Memory Options Our modules offer diverse memory options: the EC4L15BA1 (1.5MB NVM/256KB RAM) for advanced use, the EC4L10BA1 (1.0MB NVM/192KB RAM), and the EC4L05BA1 (0.5MB NVM/96KB RAM). This range caters to applications from industrial IoT and healthcare to smart home devices and cost-sensitive, high-volume production. 2. Advanced Security Level These modules simplify the development of IoT devices with high-security demands, thanks to a chip supporting PSA Level 3 certification—the highest level in IoT security standards. This significantly contributes to building a secure and safe network society, well-prepared against cyberattacks. 3. Multi-Protocol Support The modules support Bluetooth Low Energy, Thread, and Matter standard *2. Furthermore, they can communicate using a proprietary 4Mbps mode. 4. Built-in Antenna and Pre-Certified These modules integrate a built-in antenna, eliminating complex design needs. It's pre-certified with Radio Law MIC (Japan), FCC (USA), and ISED (Canada), significantly cutting development time and costs. Plus, it supports Bluetooth SIG qualification for the latest Bluetooth 6, enabling Channel Sounding for precise distance measurement. Product Availability About Trademarks The product names and other proper nouns mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. *1. PSA: PSA (Platform Security Architecture) is a certification scheme led by Arm. Level 3 is the highest level of certification for protecting IoT devices from physical and software attacks. *2. Matter standard: A smart home standard developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) to promote interoperability between smart home devices and IoT platforms from different manufacturers. KAGA FEI website Disclaimer
GSM Arena
31-07-2025
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite gets closer to launch
Vlad, 31 July 2025 Samsung is working on three new tablets at the moment - the high-end Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra, as well as the more affordable Galaxy Tab S10 Lite. This has now been spotted in the Bluetooth SIG's database, having received the necessary certification for sale from that organization. This is a normal step on the way to launch, and it signifies that the Tab S10 Lite could be getting official soon. In fact, Samsung's been rumored to unveil it as early as next month. The tablet will be powered by the Exynos 1380 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM. It will support the S Pen and a keyboard, and is expected to sport an 8,000 mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging. It will probably run Android 15 when it launches, with One UI 7 on top. Via
The Verge
27-06-2025
- The Verge
Google quietly introduced precise Bluetooth tracking on the Pixel Watch 3
With the Wear OS 5.1 update that was released last March, Google quietly introduced a new feature called Channel Sounding for the Pixel Watch 3 that could improve the accuracy of pinpointing the location of other devices using its existing Bluetooth hardware. But while Channel Sounding is now supported by the smartwatch, it's not yet in use because the wearable is one of the first Android devices to implement it, according to Android Authority, and you need multiple devices supporting the feature for it to work. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced the latest iteration of its wireless communication protocol in September 2024, and one of Bluetooth 6.0's most interesting upgrades has nothing to do with wireless headphones. Most Bluetooth-based trackers rely on the signal strength between two connected devices to estimate their distance, but it's frequently unreliable due to obstacles or interference. Channel Sounding instead measures the time it takes to send multiple radio signals at different frequencies between two connected devices. According to Bluetooth SIG, that approach allows for 'centimeter-level accuracy,' as well as directional awareness. Pinpointing the exact location of a tracking device like an Apple AirTag using an iPhone is easy thanks to their use of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) hardware. The wireless UWB protocol provides more accurate spatial awareness between devices, allowing apps like Apple's Find My to determine the exact distance to a tracker like an AirTag and provide directional arrows guiding you to its location. But UWB requires its own radio and antenna, which increases the hardware costs of a device. The advantage of Channel Sounding is that it uses the Bluetooth hardware that's now common in nearly every smartphone, smartwatch, and set of wireless headphones. Devices will need Bluetooth hardware that supports the new 6.0 protocol, but given the Pixel Watch 3 is nearly 10 months old at this point, there are plenty of devices available that are already compatible. We just need more companies to release software updates that add support for Bluetooth 6.0 so we can actually start taking advantage of these new features.
Android Authority
27-06-2025
- Android Authority
The Pixel Watch 3 is the first Android device with this precise Bluetooth tracking feature
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Pixel Watch 3 is the first known Android device to support Bluetooth Channel Sounding, enabling precise, centimeter-level distance tracking. This feature is more accurate than traditional Bluetooth signal strength for finding items and serves as a widespread, low-cost alternative to UWB. While the watch supports Channel Sounding after its Wear OS 5.1 update, the feature is not yet in use, likely in preparation for a future Find Hub app release. Late last year, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced Bluetooth 6.0, introducing a feature called Channel Sounding that enables true distance awareness by precisely calculating the distance between two devices. This new capability has exciting implications for item trackers, most of which lack precision finding. The catch? It seemed no Android devices on the market supported Bluetooth 6.0 or Channel Sounding. As it turns out, there is one device that supports Channel Sounding: the Google Pixel Watch 3. You're reading an Authority Insights story. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. These reports reflect developments at the time of writing. Some features or details uncovered in leaks may change before official release. Most Bluetooth devices currently rely on measuring the signal strength between them to estimate distance. While simple to implement, this method is unreliable; it's imprecise and susceptible to interference, making it frustrating for item tracking. In contrast, Channel Sounding calculates the time it takes for a signal to travel between two devices, achieving centimeter-level accuracy. If you've ever struggled to locate an item tracker using your phone, it's likely because it was relying on that same imprecise signal strength method. This is why the rollout of UWB (Ultra-wideband) support in devices like the Moto Tag was so significant, as UWB allows for far more precise location tracking than what Bluetooth's signal strength can offer. Left: Locating an item tracker using Bluetooth signal strength measurements. Right: Locating an item tracker using UWB. However, UWB adds complexity and cost to a product. It's also only preferable for a handful of use cases, which is why so few Android phones support it. In contrast, nearly every mobile device supports Bluetooth. This ubiquity makes Channel Sounding a viable alternative to UWB, even if it's not quite as precise. The only catch is that most existing mobile devices don't support Channel Sounding and likely never will, as adding the feature requires a Bluetooth firmware update. To date, no Android phone — not even Google's latest Pixel devices — has received such an update. The Google Pixel Watch 3, however, gained this capability with its recent Wear OS 5.1 update. Following the update, the watch now reports that it supports FEATURE_BLUETOOTH_LE_CHANNEL_SOUNDING , the specific Android feature flag that confirms Channel Sounding is supported. Given that Channel Sounding is a Bluetooth 6.0 feature, we can assume this means the Pixel Watch 3 was updated to support the new standard, but that hasn't been officially confirmed. Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Even with UWB, the Pixel Watch 3 still benefits from having Channel Sounding. The problem is there's no evidence the feature is actually being used. That's likely because Google hasn't released its Find Hub app for Wear OS, though evidence suggests one is in the works. Find Hub would be the prime candidate for using Channel Sounding, as it would dramatically improve locating trackers that have Bluetooth 6.0 but lack UWB, like the Chipolo POP. Google may be waiting for Android 16 to fully implement this. The new OS version adds generic ranging APIs that will simplify how apps like Find Hub use these tracking technologies. Speaking of Android 16, its compatibility requirements mandate a clear performance minimum. Google mandates that devices with Channel Sounding must 'report the range accurately to within +/- 0.5m at the 90th percentile … at a distance of 1m.' This requirement sets a minimum performance bar, ensuring the tracking experience is reliable across different devices. Of course, whether that holds up in practice remains to be seen. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
