Support for spatial audio arrives on the Google Pixel

The Google Pixel’s January update is here, and it provides a brand new spatial audio function for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 7, and seven Pro telephones. Android researcher Mishaal Rahman has verified {that a} toggle for the function is showing within the settings menu of the Pixel 6 Pro with the secure replace, which is rolling out now to Pixel gadgets.

There are technically two totally different sorts of spatial audio assist ultimately coming to Pixel telephones. The one which’s rolling out now as a part of January’s replace is the much less superior of the 2 as a result of it doesn’t robotically alter as you progress your head. So for those who’re watching a encompass sound video and switch your head to the left, it’ll then sound as if the middle channel speaker has additionally moved to your left. 

That received’t be the case with the upcoming head-tracking spatial audio function, nonetheless, which will likely be unique to the Pixel Buds Pro and will likely be arriving by way of a firmware replace “in the coming weeks.” Once it arrives, you’ll be capable of transfer your head and it ought to sound as if the digital audio system surrounding you keep in place. A assist web page notes it ought to work with “​​content marked as Dolby audio or 5.1.”