Tags: Audio Sharing

Sony is rolling out a major firmware update for its premium wireless earbuds and headphones, adding Bluetooth LE Audio’s Auracast audio‑sharing capability, support for Google’s Gemini Live conversational AI, and a suite of enhancements such as digital‑assistant integration, head‑tracking, and expanded Find Hub tracking. The update, which applies to the WF‑1000XM5 earbuds and WH‑1000XM6 headphones, lets users share audio with a second pair of headphones via Fast Pair or a QR code, and introduces new security and usability features that require a re‑pairing of the devices. Read more

Google is rolling out a new set of updates for Android and Pixel devices that simplify file sharing and introduce a group‑listening capability. Quick Share receives a cleaner interface with a clear send/receive toggle and live progress indicators. A new Audio Sharing feature uses LE Audio and QR codes to let multiple listeners connect to a single phone and enjoy synchronized sound on their own headphones. The update also adds AI writing tools to Gboard, revives Androidify with generative AI, and brings theming and audio enhancements to Pixel hardware. Read more