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9to5Mac is reporting that the new firmware contains hints of expanded Bluetooth functionality, which has been one of my biggest complaints about the current iPhone software. If this is true...happy joy.

9to5Mac said:
Developers have been exploring the new version of the iPhone Firmware since it debuted, and interesting nuggets suggesting the addition of a new set of features for the device continue to emerge.
Such new features include more general support for YouTube in Safari - where users navigating to a YouTube video using the browser have so far been transported to the built-in YouTube application, it appears users can now expect to enjoy their video within a browser session.

Bluetooth support has also reportedly been improved in the new software. Apple has clearly understood that the limited form of Bluetooth currently supported by the device is inadequate for many users, who want to, for example, stream music from their iTunes collection held on their device to external speaker systems. Now it appears Apple will deploy Bluetooth GPS and A2DP (required for media streaming) on the phone.

It also appears possible users will be able to print directly from their device - a useful feature for backing up important email correspondence. The evidence for this is a new Printers folder which has appeared in the Library of the OS, though this doesn't mean such support is a definite for the release.

Thoughts?
 
I really hope the bluetooth will allow you to send and receive like a normal phone!
 
i think the phone definitely needs more bluetooth functionality, would love to be able to send people photos i've taken without emailing them.
 
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