Bluetooth 5.0 - When?

[rubberduck]

Hi

When can we expect bluetooth 5.0 to appear on motherboards and dongles etc?

Thanks

 

[new boy]

what does it do?

 

[WantoN]

It's apparently coming beginning of this year, though uptake into mainstream technology will take a while. Apparently it will quadruple range and double speed. Full details are on the first google result on the Bluetooth website.

https://www.bluetooth.com/news/pres...edincreases-data-broadcasting-capacity-by-800

Kirkland, Washington – June 16, 2016 – The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced that its next release, coming late 2016 to early 2017, will be called Bluetooth 5 and will include significantly increased range, speed, and broadcast messaging capacity. Extending range will deliver robust, reliable Internet of Things (IoT) connections that make full-home and building and outdoor use cases a reality. Higher speeds will send data faster and optimize responsiveness. Increasing broadcast capacity will propel the next generation of “connectionless” services like beacons and location-relevant information and navigation. These Bluetooth advancements open up more possibilities and enable SIG companies – now at an all-time high of 30,000 member companies – to build an accessible, interoperable IoT.

Didn't even know about this, sparse OP aside this was an interesting read, thanks!

 

[Gimpymoo]

Believe it when I see it.

Coming soon, wifi with 4TB speeds and 504 mile range.
*In theory... however in a house, with walls and Windows... 75Mb and 15ft (Assuming no ceilings)

Forgive my cynicism

The tech industry is known for blowing smoke up its own crack.

 

[rubberduck]

Bump

 

[ljop]

My guess would be the end of the year to midway through next year. Doesn't make too much sense until more devices start implementing it.

 

[eikomagami]

Its already in the Galaxy S8. expect a good 6 months before there's a good amount of devices using it though.