Google is updating Android to support Auracast, a Bluetooth LE technology that makes it possible to create, listen to and switch between public broadcasts of Bluetooth audio on the devices you already ...

The new Android 16 beta build released today for developers will include support for Auracast, which enables earbuds and hearing aids to connect to public and private audio streams thanks to the ...

People who wear GN Hearing, Starkey, or Jabra hearing aids can access this feature, provided they have a compatible ...

There’s good, albeit boring, news for the future of Android phones today. Google is officially rolling out Android 16 Beta 3 for those running it on a compatible device. This version is what ...

Google announced on Thursday that Android phones will soon support Auracast, a new Bluetooth technology that uses a phone to enable a direct connection from hearing aids to audio broadcasts in ...

According to a blog post, Android will finally support Bluetooth’s latest breakthrough technology, Auracast. This feature uses your phone to establish a direct connection to hearing aids ...

Google publicly announced yesterday via the Android Developers account on Twitter that the new release was coming today. The ...

Android 16 supports the Auracast Bluetooth function at operating system level. Google announced this in a blog post. If you own a Pixel 9 and download the latest beta of Android 16, you can ...

Google is adding Auracast support to Android. Users will be able to connect directly from hearing aids to audio broadcasts. Pixel 9 devices will be able to connect to broadcasts through QR codes.

Abrar Al-Heeti is a senior technology reporter for CNET, with an interest in phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility.

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