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Bluetooth 6.0 Launches: Enhanced Efficiency, Security, and Accuracy

12/17/2025

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Bluetooth 6.0, announced in September 2024, aims to improve reliability, security, and efficiency, with LC3plus available as an optional codec.
The update reduces latency to under 10 milliseconds and uses Channel Sounding to achieve about 10-centimeter location accuracy.
It also improves power management for devices such as wireless earbuds.
Initial devices are now available, primarily from Apple Inc. and Google LLC.

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Story summary

Bluetooth 6.0, announced in September 2024, aims to improve reliability, security, and efficiency, with LC3plus available as an optional codec.
The update reduces latency to under 10 milliseconds and uses Channel Sounding to achieve about 10-centimeter location accuracy.
It also improves power management for devices such as wireless earbuds.
Initial devices are now available, primarily from Apple Inc. and Google LLC.