Google released the Android 16 Developer Preview, introducing the ‘Audio Sharing’ feature that Samsung could adopt with One UI 8.
Samsung One UI 8 to bring ‘Audio Sharing’ feature
Currently, Samsung is working on Android 15-based One UI 7. Once the company will done with the One UI 7, it will start working on Android 16-based One UI 8. Android 16 is expected to bring more advanced and convenient features to enhance the user experience. Since the One UI 8 will be based on Android 16, so Samsung could adopt its features.
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The Android 16’s first developer preview introduces a new feature called ‘Audio Sharing’ that Samsung could adopt with its One UI 8.
What is the ‘Audio Sharing’ feature
The new Audio Sharing feature will let you share music on multiple headphones. When you activate the feature it will permit other devices to connect to your phone.
Audio Sharing will permit multiple devices to connect to a single phone and listen to the same audio. Other devices can easily connect to your phone via the Audio Sharing feature in the same manner as a Wi-Fi hotspot using Bluetooth LE Audio.
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However, this feature seems similar to Auracast and has several applications, including aiding those with hearing impairments and enabling shared listening experiences.
It also allows you to create an ‘Audio Stream’ that works like an access point on your Galaxy devices, with a specific identifying name and a password.
Samsung One UI 7 release
Samsung has yet to open the Android 15-based One UI 7 beta program. It’s highly anticipated that this week the company could open the beta program.
On the side, the company is all set to hold its SDC24 tomorrow in its home country South Korea. At which it will discuss future strategies to enhance the Galaxy ecosystem. It’s expected that at the event it may announce the One UI 7 beta update.