Qualcomm announces 2 new chips to its Sound Platform: Check out the details here | Digit

Qualcomm has introduced its second-gen Bluetooth sound platforms with the new Qualcomm S5 Gen 2 and Qualcomm S3 Gen 2. Both of these chips come with support for Snapdragon Sound and many other features. Let’s check out these new chips introduced in detail!  

Qualcomm S3 Gen 2 and S5 Gen 2: Features

Both the Qualcomm S5 Gen 2 and S3 Gen 2 feature third-gen Qualcomm Adaptive Noise Cancellation. The new Sound Platforms adapt to the earbuds’ fit and the surroundings to avoid ambient noises. It also comes with features like adaptive transparency mode that allows for an immersive experience while being able to listen to what’s important around them. 

The new audio platforms also come with features like spatial audio with dynamic head-tracking, lossless audio via Bluetooth, 48ms low latency between phone and earbuds for lag-free gaming, and more. There’s also support for AuraCast Broadcast Audio, which allows one to share music with friends and family in a public setting or personal environment.

Qualcomm S3 Gen 2 and S5 Gen 2: Availability

The company has announced that the new Snapdragon S3 Gen 2 and S5 Gen 2 Sound Platforms will be available commercially in phones in the second half of 2023.

James Chapman, Vice President and General Manager, Voice, Music & Wearables, Qualcomm said, “The next-generation Qualcomm S5 and S3 platforms have been designed to deliver the rich features that consumers want most, while also delivering ultra-low power performance.” 

Furthermore, he also added, “I’m excited to say we are bringing support for spatial audio with dynamic head-tracking to Snapdragon Sound technologies, lossless audio for the new Bluetooth LE Audio specification, and even lower latency on our latest platforms.”

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