iFi launches $89 UP Play Max dongle with aptX Lossless and LDAC

iFi has released the UP Play Max, a $89 USB-C dongle that adds aptX Lossless and LDAC support to any Android phone or iPhone, bypassing their native Bluetooth codecs. It offers a low-latency gaming mode, a built-in mic, dual-headphone listening, and K2HD processing, with Auracast support promised in a future update.

• Priced at $89, available from iFi and authorized retailers
• Adds aptX Lossless and LDAC to Android and iPhone via USB-C
• Limited to SBC codec when two headphones are connected
• Auracast support will arrive in a future update