New Qualcomm S3 Gen 3 and Qualcomm S5 Gen 3 Sound Platforms Dramatically Expand Options for Mid-Tier Designs

Qualcomm Technologies International announced the new Qualcomm S3 Gen 3 and Qualcomm S5 Gen 3 Sound Platforms, designed to allow OEMs deliver sound experiences never before possible at the S5 and S3 tiers. All Gen 3 devices support Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast. The mid-tier S3 Gen 3 Sound Platform now allows customizations via 3rd party solutions from the Qualcomm Voice & Music Extension Program. And now there is a new quality option with aptX Lossless at 24-bit/48kHz.

British audio specialists Cambridge Audio unveiled the company's evolution of its original Melomania 1 true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones with the introduction of the new Melomania Touch true wireless earbuds. The Melomania Touch's refined design elevates the company’s first ever true wireless product with an elegant shape with intuitive touch controls, superior sound performance and world-class battery life. A refreshing example of a successful effort to differentiate in a highly popular but already overcrowded space.