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The December Xbox update introduces a new store tab in the mobile app, Bluetooth LE Audio support for Xbox Wireless Headsets, new custom controllers inspired by Fallout Pip-Boy, dynamic backgrounds for Xbox Series X|S, expanded game compatibility including Xbox Play Anywhere, and enhanced control options with mouse, keyboard, and touch support, all aimed at enriching the gaming experience.
Microsoft is testing a new shared audio feature in Windows 11 that allows users to stream audio simultaneously to two Bluetooth LE-supported devices, such as headphones or speakers, currently available in preview for select devices and compatible with certain headphones.
Sony has updated select flagship headphones to better support Samsung Galaxy phones, adding features like Audio Sharing via Bluetooth LE Audio, head tracking, and Google's Gemini Live AI assistant, enhancing compatibility and user experience.
Sony is updating its flagship noise-canceling headphones and earbuds with new firmware that adds support for audio sharing via Bluetooth LE Audio, Google’s Gemini AI assistant, and enhanced security and tracking features, allowing users to share audio with friends or groups and locate their devices more easily.
Pixel phones from the Pixel 8 onwards now support streaming audio to multiple headphones simultaneously via expanded Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast, allowing shared listening experiences. Google is also updating Pixel Buds Pro 2 with Adaptive Audio features like active noise cancellation and Loud Noise Protection, enhancing user awareness and safety.
Microsoft has improved Bluetooth audio quality on Windows 11 by introducing LE Audio, which offers higher quality, super wideband stereo, and spatial audio support for calls and gaming, provided users have compatible hardware and drivers.
Bluetooth Auracast, a feature of Bluetooth LE Audio, allows broadcast audio over Bluetooth, enabling content to be shared in public settings and easily connecting multiple wireless speakers. It will be available on devices supporting Bluetooth 5.2 or 5.3, with companies planning to add support for the feature via over-the-air updates later in 2024. Auracast offers various use cases, such as beaming audio from muted airport TVs to headphones, creating private audio streams, and linking multiple Bluetooth speakers together at the press of a button.
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 will support hearing aids equipped with Bluetooth LE Audio technology, allowing users to take calls, listen to music, and stream audio directly from their PCs. The feature is currently available on select Windows devices with Bluetooth LE Audio support, with more PCs expected to offer it in the future. Microsoft also plans to add additional capabilities for hearing aids, such as the ability to control audio presets within Windows. This move follows the increasing interest of major companies in the hearing tech market, with Sony and Apple exploring their own offerings.
Microsoft has announced new feature updates for Windows 11, including Bluetooth Low Energy Audio support for compatible devices and live captions for 10 new languages. The update also includes new privacy and security controls, a glanceable VPN icon, a larger widget page, and messaging tools for IT teams. Most of the updates are aimed at businesses, but there are some features that average users may find useful.