How Android 15 could introduce a more immersive spatial audio experience
Android 15 is said to bring a more immersive spatial audio experience, according to a report. It is speculated that Google could offer Dynamic Spatial Audio over Bluetooth Low Energy (LE). Furthermore, the use of this technology would also result in lower head tracking latency, better bandwidth utilization, and improved battery life. This development comes just days after it was revealed that Android 15 can also extend the standby battery life of devices by up to 3 hours.
Android 15 can deliver immersive spatial audio
According to an Android authority reportTipster Mishaal Rahman suggested that the next major Android update could use Bluetooth LE Audio technology to enhance the device’s spatial audio experience. Currently, Android does not support Dynamic Spatial Audio.
To use Dynamic Spatial Audio, the headset will need to have head tracking sensors, in addition to a required smartphone configuration for using low-latency Bluetooth, the report suggests. However, this would be a power-hungry feature that could potentially impact overall battery life.
According to Rahman, Google announced during its annual developer conference that the Android 15 update will bring support for Bluetooth LE Audio, which is used to improve the spatial audio experience on smartphones.
Instead of sending audio over Bluetooth Classic Audio, Bluetooth LE is said to offer “lower head tracking latency and better bandwidth utilization for a more immersive experience,” according to Karthic Veera, Product Manager for Android Media and Camera.
Android 15 Beta 2 Features
At Google I/O, the company also announced the Android 15 Beta 2 update, after which it started rolling out to select smartphones. It brings a new security and privacy-focused feature called Private Space, which allows users to hide apps in a secure location on their device.
Furthermore, the Android 15 Beta 2 update also brings several security features including Theft Detection Lock, which can lock a smartphone when an “abrupt movement that may indicate theft” is detected. Apart from this, another feature called Offline Device Lock is also introduced, which can automatically lock the smartphone if the internet is turned off by the user.
