Apple clarifies lossless audio on Apple Music, assures it's coming to the HomePod

23 May 2021
Won't be available on any of the AirPods due to Bluetooth's limitations.

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aReefer, 23 May 2021Android has its limitations as well, but Apple being bound ... moreLDAC is Hi-Res certified as it can do 24-bit, 96kHz at 990kbps. aptX HD can also do 24-bit but only up to 48kHz.

    Anonymous, 23 May 2021Can you use an equalizer? In Android you can.Yes, iOS has an EQ in Settings that works only for the Apple Music app.

      Meanwhile, Tidal has started bombarding me with discounts & offers. Certainly they are feeling the heat!

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        • 23 May 2021

        Anonymous, 23 May 2021TWS already support lossless audio with latest code support Apple as usual cheapening out on quality in order to make profits.

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          • 23 May 2021

          Anonymous, 23 May 2021So, how are you going to comment on the fact other 300 bill... moreTWS already support lossless audio with latest code support

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            • YUU
            • 23 May 2021

            My Life Q30 only support SBC and AAC 😕
            Maybe in the future time I'll get Sony headphones that supports all those codec 😓

              Android has its limitations as well, but Apple being bound to a crappy old AAC and SBC BT CODEC's with low audio quality for years when you can enjoy LDAC, AptX Adaptive and other much higher quality (albeit still not HI-RES, but still way superior) CODEC's on a ~$200 Android device is hilarious for a company that supposedly targets media creators.

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                jamalu96, 23 May 2021Does the older iPhone 6 with 3.5mm jack support hi res 24bi... moreno , but it could've had if apple let it

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                  Anonymous, 23 May 2021This is when Apple tells their flock to trade up to new App... moreSo, how are you going to comment on the fact other 300 billion TWS earbuds don't support lossless either? It's so funny watching people bark at Apple only when entire earbuds industry has this issue for as long as they operate with BT.

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                    • 23 May 2021

                    jamalu96, 23 May 2021Does the older iPhone 6 with 3.5mm jack support hi res 24bi... moreApparently it only supports 16bit 44.1kHz.

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                      • PZa
                      • 23 May 2021

                      This is when Apple tells their flock to trade up to new Apple gear that supports lossless audio. New airpods are incoming along with a new Bluetooth codec.

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                        • sUS
                        • 23 May 2021

                        Lmao wireless.

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                          • YQS
                          • 23 May 2021

                          I am happy with Spotify

                            Anonymous, 23 May 2021Can you use an equalizer? In Android you can.Usually, using EQs defeats the purpose of having Hi-Res in the first place.

                              24-bit 192kHz

                              192000 samples per second

                              4608000 bits per sample

                              Obviously requires a much capable DAC to decode & process all those bits.

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                                • 6wN
                                • 23 May 2021

                                Can you use an equalizer? In Android you can.

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                                  • PZa
                                  • 23 May 2021

                                  jamalu96, 23 May 2021Does the older iPhone 6 with 3.5mm jack support hi res 24bi... moreNo.

                                    Does the older iPhone 6 with 3.5mm jack support hi res 24bit 192Khz?

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                                      • Hxa
                                      • 23 May 2021

                                      What does lossless mean?