Qualcomm has been toying with audio-related innovations for a while now, with one of its most well-known products being the aptX audio codec that aims to offer an enhanced audio output across a wide range of devices. Now, the company is doubling down on its efforts to further boost the listening experience with a whole suite of audio innovations and software that it calls Snapdragon Audio.

The chipmaker notes that Snapdragon Audio has been designed to offer a seamless and immersive audio experience across a wide gamut of consumer electronics such as phones and wearables, covering everything from your regular voice calls to chatting in a game. And of course, music streaming too.

Qualcomm notes that with Snapdragon Sound, it aims to address issues such as connectivity disruptions, audio dropouts and related glitches, latency, bad compression quality, etc. – all of which combine to deteriorate the audio experience. The company aims to achieve it by optimizing the interaction between Qualcomm technology stacks.

So, what exactly does Snapdragon Sound has to offer in the end? Well, you get support for high-resolution 24-bit audio (96kHz), more robust pairing, reduced latency, and clear voice quality, something that is of prime importance while playing multiplayer games over a patchy network.

Qualcomm says its suite of audio innovations is compatible with Bluetooth latency values that are as low as 89 milliseconds, something that can make a tangible difference while playing games and streaming video content. And in case you’re concerned about the audiophile aspect, Snapdragon Sound comes with the proprietary Qualcomm Aqstic DAC that brings support for up to 384kHz, 31-bit PCM (Pulse Code Modulation), and DSD (Direct Stream Digital) with ultra-low THD (Total Harmonic Distortion).

Devices that support Qualcomm’s latest innovation will soon hit the market with a Snapdragon Sound badge for the sake of identification. Xiaomi is among the first names to bring it to smartphones, while Audio-Technica will soon offer certified audio devices. Amazon has even created a whole playlist (on Amazon Music HD, of course) to showcase the superior sound quality that Snapdragon Sound brings to the table.

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Qualcomm has announced its Snapdragon Sound technology that is an “optimized chain of audio innovations and software designed to provide seamless, immersive audio in, and across mobile devices and accessories, which include smartphones, wireless earbuds and headsets and more. The company says its new tech is designed to provide a superior sound experience for consumers while listening to streaming music, communicating on the phone, or wirelessly gaming.

The Snapdragon Sound includes:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-series mobile platforms
• Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 mobile connectivity system
• Qualcomm QCC514x, QCC515x and QCC3056 series Bluetooth Audio SoCs
• Qualcomm Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology
• Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, 24-bit 96kHz and 89ms latency
• Qualcomm aptX Voice super wideband voice
• Qualcomm Aqstic audio codec and smart speaker amplifier WCD938x and WSA883x)
• Qualcomm Audio and Voice Communication Suite

Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound optimized devices are touted to be tested for interoperability in Qualcomm Technologies’ dedicated test facility on measures of performance including audio quality, latency, and robust connectivity. Xiaomi and Audio-Technica will be some of the first brands to opt for new tech.

Devices supporting Snapdragon Sound are expected to be available later this year. Consumers will be able to look for the a badge on optimized devices to readily identify phones, earbuds and headphones and, in time, other devices like PCs, watches and XR glasses designed to deliver the full benefit of the tech.

“Xiaomi is excited to be the first mobile manufacturer to bring Snapdragon Sound to devices. Snapdragon Sound will bring new high quality, seamless, low-latency audio experiences to our customers everywhere and provide better sound while engaging in voice calls, video conferencing, gaming and/or music listening. Snapdragon Sound has industry leading capabilities to fully optimize the smartphone phone and earbuds delivering great sound,” said Lei Zhang, vice president of Mi Smartphone and general manager of Hardware R&D, Xiaomi.

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