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Old 08-31-13 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by njkayaker
"BT Smart ready" means it has the hardware/chip but that it doesn't have the software (a newer version of android).

Being android, there is no real assurance that the phone will ever see an upgrade.
Life has few guarantees. I understand that. The BT people seem to think that most of manufacturers of Android phones are going to be "onboard" with the new BT. "IF" my phone already has the newer BT chip I should be able to add the software at some point but in all likely-hood it doesn't so I won't be holding my breath waiting for software or *waiting for a dongle. ( * although, it wouldn't surprise me to see one by next year ) When there's money to be made the people who develop devices/software/apps..etc for phones move pretty fast, especially when there is demand for a particular function.

In the mean time I really have no need for it at the moment. That may change by next year though. By that time there should be more Android phones, more devices and more aftermarket Android apps for the BT SMART. If I really need it that bad I can always buy a new phone.

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