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Android 17 quietly introduces native LHDC audio support, unlocking high-res wireless audio for Pixel devices with compatible ...

Audio enthusiasts, great news. Android 17, somewhat on the down low, added support for LHDC v5. This is a "Low Latency ...

Google didn't highlight LHDC in its main Android 17 marketing material, making this a pleasant surprise—if you know how to ...

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Android 17 improves wireless audio quality with support for the LHDC v5 codec.

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