Android users can now enjoy lossless, spatial audio with Apple Music, following an app update. It began rolling out to iOS devices in early June, with Apple offering the new formats at no additional cost to subscribers to its music streaming service. The lossless level brings high-resolution sound to the streaming service. From CD quality (16-bit/44,1kHz), it goes up to 24mA/48kHz and is natively playable on Apple devices. And, for audiophiles, there's Hi-Resolution Lossless, which boosts up to 24-bit/192kHz. If you have good headphones, you should find your music clearer and more detailed. Spatial Audio takes 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby Atmos content and applies directional audio filters, placing sound in a 3D sphere, making it seem like your music is coming at you from all angles for an immersive listening experience.
How can I get spatial and lossless sound?
First of all, you need to download the Apple Music app. If you don't already have an Apple Music subscription, you can try Lossless and Spatial Audio before committing. Apple currently offers a three-month free trial of Apple Music for new individual plan subscribers, perfect if you just want to get started with the new formats. You won't be charged until the plan renews, and you can cancel up to two days before your trial ends without penalty. You can use any headphones to experience Spatial Audio, although Apple headphones like AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, as well as Beats headphones, automatically play Spatial Audio. If not, you'll need to enable Dolby Atmos in your device's music settings. Unfortunately, experiencing lossless audio isn't that easy. None of Apple's headphones are capable of playing Hi-Res Audio, and you won't get any benefit unless you use a wired connection to an external receiver, speaker, or pair of headphones. Headphones – Any wireless headphones you use will cause you to compress the audio. The best Apple Music deals of the moment Via Engadget