Google has developed a common spatial audio framework for Android 13 that can be used by all smartphone and headphone manufacturers. OnePlus is among the first to support this with the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. The buds were launched in China earlier this month and will make their global debut on February 7 alongside the new flagship OnePlus 11.

An overview of Google's spatial audio system

An overview of Google’s spatial audio system

Spatial audio uses head tracking built into the buds to simulate immersive multi-channel audio, similar to what you may have experienced in the cinema. It works best with content that has multiple audio channels, usually movies, but there are also song recordings.

And if all you have is a simple stereo file, OnePlus claims it has an algorithm that will be able to “mix” sound across multiple channels. In addition to multimedia content, games are a great application for this as they will allow you to hear the direction of the sounds in the game.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also supports Android audio switching technology. This allows them to connect to two devices at the same time (e.g. your phone and a tablet) and automatically switch to the device that’s playing audio, so you won’t have to reach into the Bluetooth settings menu each time you switch between devices. other Other.

Quick pairing with OnePlus Buds Pro
Quick pairing with OnePlus Buds Pro

Initial setup will be quick and easy with Android Fast Pair – basically, when you open the charging case for the first time, your phone will show a popup that allows for one-tap pairing. The original OnePlus Buds Pro already support Audio Switching and Fast Pair.

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