French publication iPhonesoft (via Apple Insider) cited a Netflix employee that revealed work on Spatial Audio began last December. For those unfamiliar with the feature, Apple debuted Spatial Audio at WWDC 2020 and later rolled it out to users with the iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and macOS Big Sur updates.
Spatial Audio uses algorithms to convert surround sound into ‘spatial audio’ and then applies directional audio filters, adjusts frequencies going to each ear and more to achieve an immersive effect.
Netflix is reportedly testing support for Apple’s ‘Spatial Audio’ feature on AirPods Max and Pro. It could launch the feature sometime this spring.
Hopefully other streaming platforms are also working to add Spatial Audio. The feature goes a long way in making audio feel more immersive when using supported earbuds or headphones.
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