Music trial taps into Bluetooth

The Bluetooth short-range radio system could soon be used for streaming music to mobile phones, according to the BBC.

"Handset maker Nokia and music label EMI have started a project to let coffee shop customers listen to music sent to their phone via Bluetooth.

As well as music, customers will be able to get hold of ringtones, wallpaper, video clips and vouchers.

The first free tests of the service will be in six coffee shops and music stores in Helsinki, Finland.

While in the shops, customers will be able to select and listen to tracks sent to them via the short-range radio system.

Triallists must download software to their handsets that will let them browse the tracks on offer. The service is designed to work with Series 60 Symbian phones (such as Nokia's N90 and the Siemens SX1) and Nokia Series 40 phones (such as the 6060 and the 8800).

The trial service, dubbed "bFree", will be free for those taking part. But Nokia and EMI expect to charge for access to the playlists if a commercial system is rolled out.".

emily | 7:42 AM | |
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