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We’ve been hearing a lot about lossless audio lately. Apple Music says it has it. So does Amazon Music. Tidal and Qobuz have it too, but Spotify doesn’t. (Yet. Or still.) Is lossless audio a big deal?

Making good on a promise from June, Apple with iOS 15 activated dynamic head tracking for Apple Music tracks that support the company's Spatial Audio technology, adding an extra layer of immersion to ...

As you might guess from the name, THX Spatial Audio aims to deliver a “spatialized” audio experience by putting you right in the middle of your favorite tunes (or video content, or podcasts), ...

The 10 percent increased payout will apply to all Apple Music tracks with spatial audio, even if users don’t listen to that version. The 10 percent increased payout will apply to all Apple Music ...

Apple Music hopes to increase its Spatial Audio music offering by paying artists up to 10% more royalties as long as they've published songs in the format. Dolby Atmos music, which Apple has dubbed ...

Apple Music is now encouraging artists with a financial incentive to make their music available in Spatial Audio, which offers an immersive surround sound experience when listening with AirPods Pro, ...