Do Son Apple's iOS 26.3 update will bring "one-tap" pairing and message replies to third-party headphones and smartwatches in the EU to comply with the DMA.
Bluetooth
The BlueShrimp exploit targets a Bluetooth UAF flaw (CVE-2025-48593, CVSS 8.0) that can crash the service on Android Automotive and Wear OS. Phones are safe, but PoC is public. Patch immediately.
Windows 11 adds Bluetooth audio sharing (Build 26220.7051), enabling dual wireless audio streaming—but the feature is currently restricted to Copilot+ PCs.
Apple is replacing Qualcomm and Broadcom chips with its own custom-designed N1 and C1X silicon, signaling a new era of in-house connectivity.
CISA warns of a critical flaw (CVE-2025-9696) in SunPower PVS6 solar inverters. Hardcoded Bluetooth encryption parameters allow attackers to gain full control.
Microsoft is overhauling Bluetooth audio in Windows 11 to allow high-fidelity stereo sound while the microphone is active, a major improvement for gamers and callers.
Windows 11 is testing a new "shared audio" feature in Insider builds, allowing users to play sound through multiple connected audio output devices simultaneously.
MediaTek's July 2025 bulletin reveals critical flaws in chipsets, enabling local EoP, remote RCE, and info disclosure in smartphones, AIoT devices, and smart TVs.
Jack Dorsey launches "Bitchat," a new Bluetooth-based app for decentralized, P2P messaging without internet. It uses mesh networking and encryption for communication in restrictive environments.
MediaTek's June 2025 Security Bulletin reveals a high-severity Bluetooth flaw & multiple medium risks across chipsets, affecting WLAN & IMS. Update your devices!
A critical flaw (CVE-2025-35003) in Apache NuttX RTOS allows RCE or DoS via crafted Bluetooth packets. Update to version 12.9.0 now.
Bluetooth SIG announces version 6.1, focusing on enhanced privacy through randomized device addresses and improved energy efficiency.
At the root cause of BLUFFS attacks are two novel vulnerabilities within the Bluetooth standard's session key derivation process.