Bose starts adding Auracast to its headphones
Bose has released a firmware update for its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2, adding beta support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast. This makes the flagship model the first Bose product to support the audio broadcasting technology, which allows a single device to stream audio to multiple listeners simultaneously. The company plans to extend this capability to other devices, including the QC Headphones Gen 2, to improve accessibility and user experience.
- ▪The firmware update 10.12.12 introduces Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast as beta features for the $449 QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2.
- ▪Auracast technology enables a device to broadcast audio to an unlimited number of supported headphones or speakers at the same time.
- ▪Other manufacturers such as Sony, Samsung, and Sennheiser have already implemented Auracast support in select audio products.
- ▪The update also includes improvements for wired USB audio connections, specifically enhancing balance for gaming and compatibility with web conferencing apps.
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