Google announced on Thursday that Android phones will soon support Auracast, a new Bluetooth technology that uses a phone to enable a direct connection from hearing aids to audio broadcasts in ...

Auracast is a Bluetooth feature that lets venues create a broadcast network that hearing aids can tap into. This can be especially useful in noisy environments like concerts or tr ...

Abrar Al-Heeti is a senior technology reporter for CNET, with an interest in phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility.

Previously, she worked at DPReview. Android phones will soon support Auracast with Bluetooth LE hearing aids, letting people tune in to audio broadcasts in places where it’s otherwise hard to hear.

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The new Android 16 beta build released today for developers will include support for Auracast, which enables earbuds and hearing aids to connect to public and private audio streams thanks to the ...

The new Android beta build adds Auracast support with Samsung Galaxy One UI 7 devices, Android 15 and Pixel 9 devices.

Also: Turn your AirPods Pro 2 into hearing aids Last week, Google announced Android support for Auracast, and users with Auracast-supported smartphones can use them to connect their compatible ...

Auracast enables compatible hearing aids and earbuds to receive direct audio streams from public venues like airports, concerts, and classrooms. Android 16 Beta 3 is replacing high contrast text ...

Google is rolling out the third beta release for the forthcoming Android 16 mobile operating system. New features include ...

Both options feature iOS and Android connectivity. Phonak CROS This single-sided hearing aid is designed to be worn in either ear to provide improved sound quality. Rechargeable batteries are ...