Windows 10 is getting better Apple AirPods support — here's how

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An upcoming Windows 10 update will improve your AirPods' audio quality

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Microsoft announced it will bring improved audio quality for Bluetooth devices in a new Windows 10 update, meaning your AirPods Pro and other Bluetooth audio devices are getting an upgrade.

As stated in a blog post, Windows 10 Build 21370 will add support for Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) to improve the audio experience on Bluetooth devices — an upgrade from the SBC codec and aptX Windows currently uses.

With AAC, wireless earbuds and headphones connected to your PC via Bluetooth will be getting premium audio streaming quality, as the codec "delivers high-quality audio streaming in smaller files."

Along with this, the upcoming Windows 10 update will also introduce a unified audio endpoint. With this, it will be easier to select Bluetooth headphones, speakers, and earbuds in the volume taskbar, as there will now only be "one audio endpoint in the UI and will switch to the correct one automatically. "

Microsoft has yet to announce a release date for the new Windows 10 build, but it's exciting news for those who regularly use their wireless earbuds or headphones with their PC. For those with AirPods Pro or AirPods 2, Apple recently rolled out a firmware update you'll want to install.

(H/T MacRumors) 

Darragh Murphy
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Darragh Murphy is fascinated by all things bizarre, which usually leads to assorted coverage varying from washing machines designed for AirPods to the mischievous world of cyberattacks. Whether it's connecting Scar from The Lion King to two-factor authentication or turning his love for gadgets into a fabricated rap battle from 8 Mile, he believes there’s always a quirky spin to be made. With a Master’s degree in Magazine Journalism from The University of Sheffield, along with short stints at Kerrang! and Exposed Magazine, Darragh started his career writing about the tech industry at Time Out Dubai and ShortList Dubai, covering everything from the latest iPhone models and Huawei laptops to massive Esports events in the Middle East. Now, he can be found proudly diving into gaming, gadgets, and letting readers know the joys of docking stations for Laptop Mag.