Android 17 has a hidden audio upgrade for Pixels — here's where to look

Android 17 adds LHDCv5 support ...

Your Pixel phone now supports high-res Bluetooth audio — here's how to use it

Google's Pixel smartphones support the LHDC Bluetooth audio codec with the Android 17 update. Here's everything you need to know.
Android Authority

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

Android 17 has silently added native support for the Low Latency High-Definition Audio Codec (LHDC v5) This expands high-bitrate options beyond Sony’s LDAC on Google Pixels, allowing users to stream ...
ExtremeTech

Android 17 Quietly Enables LHDC v5 High-Resolution Audio Support on Pixel Phones

Google didn't highlight LHDC in its main Android 17 marketing material, making this a pleasant surprise—if you know how to activate it. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a ...

Google Pixel phones just got a useful audio update in Android 17

Android 17 is rolling out to compatible Google Pixel devices now, and it includes one useful update for users who want high quality audio.