Digital content streaming platform Netflix has introduced a new audio optimisation in order to better the audio possibilities of the application while using Android devices. In the latest update of the app, Netflix will now stream Extended HE-AAC with MPEG-D DRC (xHE-AAC). This is applicable for only compatible Android mobile devices which is any smartphone running on Android 9 and newer. According to a company blog, the audio will be able to adjust in accordance with variable cellular connections providing studio-quality sound. Also, the xHE-AAC will improve “intelligibility in noisy environments”. Netflix will be employing xHE-AAC to control the metadata and decode-side gain to normalise loudness.