I tested Sonos' new beta features on iOS and Android - how to opt in and what to expect
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ZDNET's key takeaways
- Sonos announced a public beta test for its new app features.
- They target OS design conformity and improve user interface and experience.
- Some features available on iOS are not yet ready for Android, and vice versa.
The Sonos app has been mired in controversy since its 2024 overhaul and relaunch -- buggy controls, vanishing systems, and un-synced speakers made for a major mess. Fixing the app cost the company millions, with frustrated longtime customers looking elsewhere for home audio.
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Nearly two years later, Sonos is rising from its self-inflicted disaster, and with app stability seemingly conquered, the company is now focused on improving more granular and aesthetically focused features. I've tested the new features on iOS and Android; here's...
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