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A big Bluetooth upgrade will soon boost your privacy and battery life on iPhone or Android – here's what's coming


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That’s because under Bluetooth 6.0, devices will change their identifier addresses on a set timer, and this predictable process makes them easier to track. Lower load on your device’s processor should translate to better efficiency, which in turn means slower battery drain. (Image credit: Brett Jordan / Pexels)Bluetooth 6.1 has only just been revealed as part of the protocol's new bi-annual release schedule, but there’s a chance we might see it in new devices as soon as this year.

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