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Android quietly unlocked better wireless audio—but only on some phonesners can use it

You'll need to embrace Google to get the best sound.

Your Pixel phone now supports high-res Bluetooth audio — here's how to use it

Google's Pixel smartphones support the LHDC Bluetooth audio codec with the Android 17 update. Here's everything you need to know.
Android Authority

Google quietly added a major high-res audio feature to Pixels with Android 17

Android 17 has silently added native support for the Low Latency High-Definition Audio Codec (LHDC v5) This expands high-bitrate options beyond Sony’s LDAC on Google Pixels, allowing users to stream ...
9to5google

Gemini Live native audio more widely rolling out on Android

As announced alongside the Pixel 10 launch, Gemini Live is more widely rolling out native audio output for a “more responsive and expressive conversation” on Android. In August, Google teased “new ...
ExtremeTech

Android 17 Quietly Enables LHDC v5 High-Resolution Audio Support on Pixel Phones

Google didn't highlight LHDC in its main Android 17 marketing material, making this a pleasant surprise—if you know how to activate it. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a ...
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4 Tricks For Better Audio On Android Phones

Your Android phone is a very capable device for playing audio. You can play via the built-in speakers, Bluetooth, or the old-school wired connection. Android phones make it easy to listen to your ...