Android 16 is getting a major hearing accessibility feature
Briefly

Auracast, a Bluetooth LE feature, is set to enhance accessibility for hearing aid users by allowing them to connect to audio broadcasts in challenging environments. Samsung Galaxy phones with One UI 7 and Google Pixel 9 smartphones using the Android 16 beta will support this technology. Auracast enables a single broadcaster to connect to numerous devices, making it easier for users to access audio streams from public announcement systems and concerts. Moreover, Android 16 has achieved platform stability, signaling an upcoming full launch, with a more efficient user experience anticipated in public broadcasts.
Auracast is a Bluetooth Audio LE feature, allowing one broadcaster to connect to virtually unlimited Bluetooth LE devices, aiding those with hearing aids.
Samsung Galaxy phones running One UI 7 and Google Pixel 9 phones with Android 16 beta will support Auracast, enhancing broadcast audio accessibility for hearing aid users.
Read at The Verge
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