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Lossless and Spatial Audio Hit Apple Music for Android Beta

The latest beta gets some big features

By Joshua Hawkins Joshua Hawkins Freelance Technology Reporter Full Sail University Josh Hawkins is a freelance writer for Lifewire who loves writing about the latest tech and gadgets that help make people’s lives easier. As an avid gamer and VR enthusiast, he also enjoys diving deep into the technology that helps bring those kinds of experiences to life. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 16, 2021 12:54PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Apple Music’s newest Android beta has added two big features: spatial and lossless audio. Android users testing out the beta version of Apple Music will be pleased to learn that Apple has added support for spatial and lossless audio in the most recent update. 9To5Google notes that it's only available in the beta and should roll out to stable users sometime in the future. Apple If you do have the beta, and you’ve updated to the most recent version, you’ll find the option to access spatial listening on “compatible devices.” Apple says that it already supports Dolby Atmos on thousands of tracks, and has curated a playlist of those available songs on the app. That should make it easier for users to find and check out the changes the system is making. Users will be able to head into the Settings area, where they can check the new Audio Quality menu in order to change the type of audio they’re hearing. The new options include high efficiency, high quality, lossless, and high-resolution lossless. Additionally, Apple Music’s Android beta update also introduces the option to turn on automatic crossfading. Users can still manually select a crossfade of up to 12 seconds, but automatic crossfading will determine the amount of time needed based on the song that is playing. Finally, the new update also introduces several search enhancements to the library, which Apple says should make it easier for users to find their favorite music more quickly. Apple You can join the beta for Apple Music on Android if you want to check out the changes. Of course, you’ll still need a device that supports Dolby Atmos and Apple’s lossless quality files if you want to experience everything that the new Apple Music beta update has to offer. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire If You’ve Been Wishing for Apple Music on Xbox, We’ve Got Good News Everything You Need to Know About Apple Music What Is Spatial Audio and How to Use It on AirPods Pro and AirPods Max How to Buy Music on Android Without Google Play New Apple AirPods 3 and Pro 2: Price, Release Date, Specs, and News The iPadOS Versions Guide Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which One is Right for You? How to Use Apple Music on iPhone and iPad Windows Sonic vs Dolby Atmos: Which Headphones Are Best for Xbox One? ALAC Audio Format: Is It Better to Use Than AAC? Are You Really Getting Dolby Atmos Sound? How to See Lyrics on Apple Music How Do AirPods Pro Work? How to Cast Apple Music to Google Chromecast You Have Options for Lossless Audio Ripping What Is Dolby Atmos Immersive Surround Sound? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies