"The most notable update is added support for Audio Sharing with Fast Pair made possible through Bluetooth LE Audio's Auracast functionality. With an Android phone that supports Bluetooth LE Audio (including several Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and OnePlus models), you can pair two wireless headphones simultaneously to share what you're listening to with a friend, or you can create a private broadcast for an entire group who can connect using a QR code or Google Fast Pair. Google announced in early September it was expanding Android's BLE Audio capabilities to several models of Sony's headphones."
"Other features coming to both sets of wireless headphones include enhancements to unspecified "system software security features" and support for digital assistants and head tracking while using a Bluetooth LE Audio connection. Sony says you'll need to re-pair your headphones to your device following the update for this to work. The WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds are also getting expanded functionality with Google's Find Hub tracking network including the ability to locate the left and right earbuds individually and the option to disable Find Hub support entirely without using their charging case, which was previously required."
Sony is delivering firmware updates for the WF-1000XM5 earbuds and WH-1000XM6 headphones through the Sound Connect mobile app. The updates add Audio Sharing with Fast Pair using Bluetooth LE Audio's Auracast, enabling two headphones to pair simultaneously or creating a private broadcast that others can join via QR code or Google Fast Pair. Compatible Android phones include several Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and OnePlus models. The updates also include enhancements to unspecified system software security features, plus support for digital assistants and head tracking over Bluetooth LE Audio, requiring users to re-pair devices after updating. The WF-1000XM5 gains expanded Find Hub tracking, allowing individual left/right earbud location and disabling Find Hub without the charging case.
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