According to our WDS (Devices) research service, over the next 5 years the number of handsets with Bluetooth will grow by +22% as the technology is included in most of the world's smartphones and feature phones.  With the technology powering connectivity for handsets, wearables, automobiles and a host of other devices found in the home, car and office, it is becoming more challenging for companies to choose the right Bluetooth profiles for their products.  Selecting an appropriate Bluetooth profile remains very complex for companies such as Audi, BMW, Citroen, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes Daimler, Nissan, VW, Delphi, Cisco, Nokia, Apple and others.

Our extensive report -- available to clients here -- forecasts global Bluetooth phone sales by 12 of the most important Bluetooth profiles from 2006 to 2020. Profiles covered include A2DP, DUN, PAN and PBAP. The report also includes forecasts for Bluetooth smartphone and Bluetooth feature phone sales. The report is a valuable tool for car manufacturers, component makers, software developers, operators and other stakeholders who want to track the development of specific Bluetooth profiles on a worldwide basis.