RELEASE NOTES

20 April 2022 - Apache NimBLE v1.5.0

For full release notes, please visit the Apache Mynewt Wiki.

Apache NimBLE is an open-source Bluetooth 5.3 stack (both Host & Controller) that completely replaces the proprietary SoftDevice on Nordic chipsets.

New features in this version of NimBLE include:

  • Fake dual-mode option for controller
  • LLCP tracing via HCI events
  • Code size optimization for disabled GAP roles
  • Support for PA/LNA
  • LE Secure Connections Only mode
  • Support for Bluetooth Core Specification 5.3
  • Connection subrating
  • BabbleSim support
  • Various bugfixes and improvements

If working on next-generation RTOS and Bluetooth protocol stack sounds exciting to you, get in touch, by sending a mail to the Apache Mynewt Developer's list, dev@mynewt.apache.org.