Android pulls ahead of Apple on Bluetooth LE Audio and Channel Sounding

Android phones from Google, Samsung and Xiaomi already support LE Audio and Channel Sounding from Bluetooth 6, while Apple delays adoption and requires Bluetooth 6.3 for partners. As a result, new smart locks, trackers and earbuds with these features ship Android-only.

• LE Audio and Channel Sounding already work on Pixel, Galaxy and Xiaomi
• Apple delays support and requires Bluetooth 6.3 from partners
• Channel Sounding offers ranging accuracy of about 50 cm
• Sony, Bose, JBL and Samsung are adding LE Audio to midrange gear