Bluetooth｜Jun.
● QPRDv5 was approved by the Bluetooth SIG Board of Directors on 21 April
- Effective as of 11 May 2026.
- This update reflects clarifications, policy refinements, and additional flexibility requested by members, while preserving the core structure and intent of the Bluetooth Qualification Process.
>> QPRD (The Qualification Program Reference Document)
Thunderbolt｜Jun.
● Certification Subsidy for Devices –Terms
- Start –January 1st , 2026
- End –December 31st , 2026
Subsidization is only for product with Intel silicon supporting both Windows and Mac
Note: eGFXdevices can also be approved for subsidy
Intel will work with the authorized certification labs to help defray some portion of the costs associated with Thunderbolt accessory certification:
● Subsidy applies to one round of final certification
● For BarlowRidgeB2 based Thunderbolt 5 Devices only
● Barlow Ridge Devices (Thunderbolt 5 only) that complete certification before EO 2026 –50% subsidy
● Accessory vendor is responsible for payment of the remaining costs directly to the certification lab.
Wi-Fi｜Jun.
● Wi-Fi Test Plan Update
- Wi‑Fi Easy Connect Test Plan v3.1
- Wi-Fi QoS Management Test Plan v4.0
- Wi-Fi 6 Test Plan v2.4