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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Also: Turn your AirPods Pro 2 into hearing aids Last week, Google announced Android support for Auracast, and users with Auracast-supported smartphones can use them to connect their compatible ...

One such inclusion is Auracast support, and Google just confirmed this accessibility feature is coming to Android 16, Android 15, and Samsung's One UI 7 by association. Auracast was first spotted ...

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 ...

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.

Google is heading towards the completion of Android 16. With beta 3.2, the manufacturer fixes numerous bugs and increases ...

Android 16 Beta 3 is out today for Pixel devices registered in Google’s testing program. New features include Auracast broadcast support for hearing aids and high-contrast text outlines.