Android 8.1 new features hi fi bluetooth codec what
Android 8.1 (Oreo) introduced several new features, including support for Hi-Fi Bluetooth codecs. Here are some of the key features related to Bluetooth and audio:
- Hi-Fi Bluetooth Codecs: Android 8.1 added support for several Hi-Fi Bluetooth codecs, including:
- LDAC (Sony's proprietary codec, which can transmit audio at up to 990 kbps)
- aptX HD (Qualcomm's proprietary codec, which can transmit audio at up to 576 kbps)
- aptX (Qualcomm's proprietary codec, which can transmit audio at up to 352 kbps)
- SBC (Sub-Band Coding, a standard codec used in many Bluetooth devices)
- Bluetooth Audio Quality: Android 8.1 introduced a new "Bluetooth Audio Quality" setting in the Settings app, which allows users to choose the audio codec used for Bluetooth audio streaming. This setting is available on devices that support Hi-Fi Bluetooth codecs.
- Improved Bluetooth Audio Latency: Android 8.1 reduced the latency of Bluetooth audio streaming, making it more suitable for real-time audio applications like gaming and video streaming.
- Bluetooth Audio Volume Control: Android 8.1 introduced a new "Bluetooth Audio Volume" setting in the Settings app, which allows users to control the volume of Bluetooth audio streams independently of the device's overall volume.
- Bluetooth Audio Device Support: Android 8.1 added support for more Bluetooth audio devices, including headphones, speakers, and car stereos.
These features aim to improve the overall Bluetooth audio experience on Android devices, providing better sound quality, reduced latency, and more control over audio settings.