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ZDNET's key takeaways
Pixel 10 is the first US phone lineup with Bluetooth 6.
Bluetooth 6 adds upgrades, including precise Channel Sounding.
Both devices need Bluetooth 6, so adoption will be slow.
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Google's Pixel 10 smartphones debuted with plenty of noteworthy features, including native magnetic wireless charging, an industry-first IP68 dust- and waterproof foldable phone design, and more intuitive AI features. The Pixel 10 smartphone lineup also debuts Bluetooth 6, making them the first smartphones in the US with the latest Bluetooth connectivity standard.
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In addition to improving wireless connections' stability, power consumption, and strength, Bluetooth 6 introduces Channel Sounding, which makes device location tracking more accurate. Despite its 2024 release, Bluetooth 6 and Channel Sounding are in the painfully slow adoption process. Still, two Pixel devices are compatible with it. Here's what it means for you now and in the future.
What is Channel Sounding?
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