Doug Thompson (via Sven Read):
Apple has quietly rolled out its iBeacon specification as it starts to certify devices that carry the Bluetooth LE standard.
Under their MFI program, manufacturers can now request that Apple permit them to attach the iBeacon name to their devices so long as they meet certain criteria.
The specifications are available after signing an NDA. Applying to the program in order to register to carry the iBeacon name, we’re told, is free.