Samsung and Google's new Eclipsa Audio spatial sound technology is coming to Android 16
In early January, Google and Samsung announced a new spatial audio format called Eclipsa Audio. The format is a free alternative to the popular Dolby Atmos and will reportedly be available on Android devices, including Galaxy phones and tablets.
Here's What We Know
Eclipsa Audio is based on the IAMF (Immersive Audio Model and Formats) framework that has been developed over the past few years by Google, Samsung and other members of the Open Media Alliance. It is a new spatial audio standard that can provide a more immersive audio experience when using connected audio equipment. The new standard will allow users to experience sound coming from all directions, not just from a two-channel speaker system.
Google has announced plans to bring Eclipsa Audio to Android devices, which will be included in the AOSP update. This means that Eclipsa Audio could appear on phones and tablets running Android 16. Developers will be able to use the media3-decoder-iamf module to decode files to the new standard. Eclipsa's audio creation tools will be free, expanding the options for developers and users.
Google plans to release a free Eclipsa Audio plug-in for AVID Pro Tools this spring, and support for the new format will also appear in Google's Chrome browser and YouTube. Samsung has already unveiled the first Eclipsa Audio-enabled TVs and soundbars at CES 2025.
Source: Sammobile
