The Future of Seamless Audio According to Qualcomm

An exclusive interview with Dino Bekis, Qualcomm's Vice President and General Manager, Wearables & Mixed Signal Solutions Business Unit, where he shares fascinating insights into the company's roadmap and future developments, leveraging the best of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in wireless earbuds and headphones into a seamless, high-quality audio experience. We also learn about Qualcomm's unique vision for its latest generation Snapdragon Sound platforms, and XPAN technology, allowing wireless hi-res audio without bandwidth constraints or compromising battery life.

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.