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Google quietly added a major high-res audio feature to Pixels with Android 17

The Android 17 stable release introduces native support for the LHDC v5 Bluetooth audio codec on Pixel devices. This update allows compatible wireless earbuds and headphones to stream high-resolution audio. Google did not include this feature in its primary marketing materials.

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What changed

Pixel phones now support the LHDC v5 codec for high-res wireless audio after the Android 17 update.

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  1. Google adds LHDC v5 audio support to Pixel phones via Android 17

    The Android 17 stable release introduces native support for the LHDC v5 Bluetooth audio codec on Pixel devices. This update allows compatible wireless earbuds and headphones to stream high-resolution audio. Google did not include this feature in its primary marketing materials.

    What's confirmed:

    • Android 17 adds native LHDC v5 Bluetooth audio support to Pixel phones.
    • The feature enables high-resolution wireless audio for users with compatible earbuds.
    • Google released the Android 17 stable update in June 2026.
    • LHDC stands for Low-complexity High-efficiency Audio Codec.
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