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Why Windows can't use the best Bluetooth codecs, and what to do about it

Uncover the surprising reason behind Windows' limited Bluetooth codec support and how it affects your audio experience.
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I added hi-res audio to my Windows 11 PC for under $6, and my music finally sounds right

I've owned various headphones and earbuds over the years with hi-res LDAC codec support. The only problem is that Windows 11 doesn't support LDAC, which means I invariably connect to my phone, which ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft is bringing the AAC Bluetooth audio codec to Windows 10

Microsoft has added AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) support for Bluetooth audio devices to the latest Windows 10 build released for Insiders in the Dev Channel. AAC is a lossy audio codec used by Apple ...
Engadget

Microsoft is adding support for AAC Bluetooth audio in Windows 10

Windows 10's next major update won't include just one long overdue tweak. As reported by The Verge, Microsoft is also working on finally adding support for the AAC Bluetooth audio codec. That's great ...
TMCnet

Microsoft Licenses RT Audio Codec and launches new QoS Monitoring Tool

I believe I was the first to break the story about Microsoft's RT codecs called RT Audio and RT Video. At the very least, I was the first to stress the importance of ...
Gizmochina

Windows 11 24H2 will no longer support AC-3 audio codec (Dolby Digital)

In a quarterly support document Microsoft has confirmed that starting from version 24H2, Windows 11 will no longer support the AC-3 audio codec. For those unfamiliar, it is an audio codec that ...