title: CoreBluetooth and MFi
body: <p>My company creates hardware accessories that are approved through MFi. With iOS 5, Apple has finally made Bluetooth open to BLE devices without using the ExternalAccessory framework. </p>
  
  <p>I have been unable to find any information on MFi about using CoreBluetooth. </p>
  
  <p>My question is: Can accessories and apps be created using CB but not use the an authentication chip and still be able to have Made for iPod / iPhone / iPad badges? </p>
  
  <p>As far as I can tell the certification process has not changed to accommodate CB-only apps and accessories. Any information is appreciated. </p>
  
  <p>Obviously I'm not expecting people to post MFi information that violates the agreement. I'm simply looking for a general answer and ideally a link or document name to an MFi document that is eluding me. </p>