Your Google Pixel 9 is getting a significant audio upgrade - and it's coming for free

During this week's Samsung Unpacked event, Google announced that the new Galaxy S25 devices and the latest Pixel 9 phones will support Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio. 

This feature isn't exactly new for Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy phones, as the Pixel 8 and Galaxy S24 already supported LE Audio, but the added benefit is still worth noting.

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Compatibility with LE Audio makes the phones function better when paired with the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds, and other Auracast-enabled Bluetooth speakers, headphones, earbuds, and hearing aids. Here's what else you gain from the free upgrade.

Broadcast audio from one device to many others

The LE Audio Bluetooth protocol includes Auracast, a Bluetooth feature that allows users ...