Cambridge, UK-based CSR plc has confirmed that Samsung has selected its BlueCore silicon and software stack to bring advanced Bluetooth connectivity and stereo streaming capability to Samsung GSM handsets. The SGH-E750 and SGH-E760 use CSR's BlueCore3-ROM (BC3-ROM) and proprietary BlueCore host software (BCHS) to offer wireless connectivity with other Bluetooth devices. Both handsets also wirelessly stream MP3 music via Bluetooth to the new generation of Bluetooth stereo headsets, such as Samsung's own SBH100. The SBH100 headset also uses CSR's BlueCore and, as with standard mono Bluetooth headsets, also enables hands-free voice calls. The SGH-E750 and SGH-E760 are expected to be available on GSM networks worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2005.

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To support music streaming and hands-free call handling from a Bluetooth stereo headset, the handsets support the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Audio Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), which allows calls and music to be controlled from the headset. BlueCore Host Software (BCHS) is integrated into the handset to reduce power consumption of the Bluetooth device since it implements all of the Bluetooth lower power modes such as deep sleep, helping to reduce overall device power consumption. This allows the user to take full advantage of all handset features without draining battery life.

Matthew Phillips, vice president, Asia, commented, "GSM accounts for more than 2/3 of the world's mobile telecommunications industry and consumers are increasingly demanding access to the latest developments in technology. Listening to music with a wireless headset has always been popular with consumers using proprietary technologies for home cinema. As phones now support MP3 music playback, we have brought that flexibility to the mobile phone industry using the universal Bluetooth standard."