Netflix is rolling out Spatial Audio compatibility for its iOS and iPadOS apps. This new functionality will be available for users on iPhone and iPad models and will exclusively work with AirPods Pro and AirPods Max.
Netflix was first testing Spatial Audio support for its iOS apps back in January.
Netflix’s Spatial Audio feature was confirm by a Netflix spokesperson and is rolling out for the app on iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 or higher.
This feature enables an many experience using directional audio filters.
Apple introduced Spatial Audio for select devices running iOS 14.6 or higher in May.
Users of iPhone and iPad models should be able to experience the new audio functionality while using AirPods Pro and AirPods Max.
The Netflix also confirm that the new functionality will be available for users on iOS 14 or higher.
Users can turn on or off Spatial Audio functionality via a toggle in the Control Center.
The Netflix mention that users must have the latest version of the app.
The update is expect to be roll out in phases, users are advise to check for the update regularly.
Apple introduced Spatial Audio in May at the WWDC 2021 event.
Apple launch Lossless Audio and Dolby Atmos support for all Apple Music subscribers free of charge.
Spatial Audio allows the use of hardware such as the gyroscope and accelerometer to fix the location of the source of the sound.
If the user moves or tilts their head left or right, the sound position will also change to give users the impression that the sound is coming from a fixed place.
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