JBL Soundfly speaker hits the FCC
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If you’re a fan of portable speakers like the Jawbone Jambox, you might want to check out JBL’s upcoming offering – the JBL Soundfly. Recently spotted at the FCC, the Soundfly is a portable Bluetooth speaker that plugs directly into an AC outlet. While this means you won’t have to deal with any cables, it also means that you’ll have limited choices when it comes to choosing where to mount the Soundfly – pretty ironic since freedom usually comes with wireless devices. Other than that little quirk it seems like a pretty elegant device that does what it’s supposed to.
No word on pricing or a release date, but if it’s already visited the FCC it shouldn’t be too long now. Stay tuned for more details.
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