Pixel 8 series to receive support for lossless audio via USB in a ‘later release’


What you need to know

  • Google’s VP of Engineering, Dave Burke confirmed via Reddit that lossless USB audio will soon arrive on the Pixel 8.
  • Burke added that the feature’s appearance will ensure “bit perfect audio” as music bypasses the audio mixer, processing effects, and more.
  • Android 14 launched with support for lossless audio file formats for wired USB headphones.

Google’s latest flagship phone series appears to be in line to receive some pretty useful audio quality upgrades.

Google’s VP of Engineering, Dave Burke, has confirmed via Reddit that lossless USB audio is on the way for the Pixel 8 series, according to Mishaal Rahman. Burke explains that the feature will “ensure bit perfect audio” as music files bypass the audio mixer, processing effects, and other affixes.




منبع: https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/pixel-8-series-lossless-usb-audio