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Bluetooth audio terms and codecs explained: aptX, LDAC, LC3, and everything else
By Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Bluetooth codecs explained! There's a lot of science and tech inside your phone that makes the sound enjoyable. We explain Bluetooth audio codecs so you know what's happening when you connect!

Bluetooth LE Audio FAQ: Four years later, here’s what you need to know
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
All you need to know Bluetooth LE Audio was announced at CES in 2020, and its spec was completed in 2022, so where are we now? We'll show you.

Our 'Pepsi Challenge' reveals what people really think about hi-res audio
By Tshaka Armstrong published
Does HiRes audio matter? Does hi-res audio matter to the average smartphone user? We performed our version of the "Pepsi Challenge" to get some answers.

Android 15 might let you stream audio to the whole family
By Nickolas Diaz published
Come jam Recently strings in Android 14's latest beta showed signs of audio streams potentially arriving for Android 15.

Google's 'Find My Device' feature may soon take a page out of Apple's book
By Nickolas Diaz published
A leak suggests Google's new "Find My Device" feature will work similarly to Apple, allowing users to find their phones when it's off.

Google Pixel January 2023 update breaks Bluetooth connectivity with cars
By Nickolas Diaz published
Google's most recent security update for its Pixel phones has broken the ability to pair the device with a user's car.

These 10 light bulbs work over Bluetooth and don't need a hub
By Olivia Lipski last updated
No one wants to get locked into an ecosystem with a dedicated hub with something as basic as a light bulb. These smart light bulbs work over Bluetooth and don't need a hub.

Tile launches 'Lost and Found' QR stickers to help retrieve your lost items
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Tile has new stickers that can make finding your lost products a little less tech-savvy.
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