TECH & INNOVATION
THE FUTURE 100
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3D audio
Immersive listening ushers in the next generation of audio experiences.
Across its product line, Apple is rolling out new spatial audio features, which
create immersive, multidimensional sound that mimics surround sound. At its October 2021 Unleashed event, Apple announced that its new AirPods 3 and
MacBook Pro laptops will be equipped for spatial audio, after first unveiling the functionality, powered by Dolby Atmos, for Apple Music in June 2021. “Apple Music is making its biggest advancement ever in sound quality,” says Oliver Schusser, vice president of Apple Music and Beats.
Sony introduced two new home speaker systems in 2021 with 360-degree spatial sound mapping technology for an immersive listening experience.
Apple AirPods: third-generation spatial audio
