What you need to know
Qualcomm just announced the new QCC305x Bluetooth SoC series that will bring more powerful features to mid-range wireless earbuds.
The first chip, the QCC3056, will feature Qualcomm s new Bluetooth LE Audio that will allow music sharing across devices.
Other features include wake word activated voice assistants and Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation.
There was a time when having a great pair of wireless earbuds meant spending a fortune. While pricey options still exist, particularly when it comes to noise-canceling features, Qualcomm is hoping to expand open the floodgates by putting some of its best audio features in a new series of Bluetooth chips aimed at the next generation of lower-cost wireless earbuds.