Qualcomm Expands AllPlay Streaming Audio with SDK Availability

Qualcomm Connected Experiences, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, has announced the general availability of its AllPlay Click Software Development Kit (SDK). Furthermore, several major hardware and content providers have announced launches relating to the Qualcomm AllPlay smart media platform.

During the IFA 2014 show in Berlin there were several major technology announcements from Harman consumer division. Leveraging the advances on Wi-Fi technology, Harman announced its new Wireless HD Audio System as “a breakthrough in high-quality wireless home streaming.” Harman also announced APIs for its lifestyle products will be made available for developers working on media streaming, audio applications, and advanced connected applications.

During its product demonstrations taking place during the CEDIA Expo 2014 at the Denver Convention Center, the Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association, an industry group dedicated to bringing reliable, high resolution, interoperable, wireless, multi-channel audio products to the home theater market, announced support for multi-zone, whole house capabilities.

Futuresource Consulting has just completed a round of research into the Home Audio market, with the key trends and performance characteristics of the market for Q1 2014, as well as looking beyond to 2018, outlined in a new report. The key findings will be also discussed at a half day event in London in October, exploring the business opportunities within music and audio.