The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) that promotes Bluetooth said the next version of the short-range wireless standard will be unveiled next week.

Version 3 which uses Wi-Fi via an 802.11 Protocol Adaption Layer to achieve significantly faster data rate transfers, will be revolution in data sending.

The new version will also have Enhanced Power Control, which is said to reduce the number of disconnects that is caused by things like putting the cell phone in a pocket.

It is expected to be in multiple Sony laptops, cell phone, and televisions, but it is unclear if it will gain widespread adoption among other manufacturers.