The iPod touch 2G has a Bluetooth chip… but it's only used for Nike+

The news broke when The folks at iFixit dissected the new second-generation iPod touchand discovered that the device has a Bluetooth chip BCM4325 from Broadcom, compatible with Bluetooth 2.1 EDR protocol, 802.11a/b/g for Wi-Fi and (Oh, destiny!FM radio.

It is speculated that Apple used this chip because of its low energy consumptionand because of its "all-in-one" features. Needless to say, the company hasn't said a word about it. Bluetooth usage on the new iPod…and that's because It is only used as a receiver for Nike+ devices.

The Nike+ system uses a proprietary 2,4GHz wireless transmission system It has been repeatedly stated that it is neither Wi-Fi nor Bluetooth. However, it is likely that some Bluetooth chips operating on the same frequency can "emulate" it, such as that appears to be the caseThis fact also suggests a possible integration of the Nike+ system into the iPhone.

Moment Not a single official word Regarding “other uses” for the famous chip, such as Bluetooth headphones or data sharing… and I don't think we should have high hopes for a future use of FM functionalitySomething Apple doesn't seem to be betting on. In this sense, the integration of the digital terrestrial radio en future iPods and iPhones.

via: Applesfera.com