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xHE-AAC Audio Encoding becomes a Standard Feature in Android 17

Fraunhofer IIS, primary developer of the xHE-AAC audio codec, is proud to announce that Google’s latest iteration of Android OS 17 now mandates encoding and decoding of the world’s most efficient stereo audio format.

March 30, 2026

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RCD Bullitt, Skylo, HMD, and Fraunhofer show Voice Messaging over NTN at MWC 2025

RCD Bullitt, Skylo, HMD, and Fraunhofer IIS join forces and demonstrate at MWC 2025 ultra-low-bitrate speech codec for groundbreaking non-terrestrial network communication.

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Audible Audiobooks, Podcasts and Originals now Streaming with xHE-AAC Audio Codec

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Shaping the future of digital communication at MWC 2025

From satellite calls with lowest bitrates to immersive communication for multi-party conferencing – Fraunhofer technologies are shaping the future.

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Fraunhofer showcases upHear Flexible Rendering at CES in cooperation with Merry Electronics and StreamUnlimited

Optimized Playback and Immersive Sound: Home Entertainment solutions by Fraunhofer IIS unleash the true potential of home audio devices like soundbars, smart speakers, and TVs.

xHE-AAC Audio Encoding becomes a Standard Feature in Android 17

RCD Bullitt, Skylo, HMD, and Fraunhofer show Voice Messaging over NTN at MWC 2025

Audible Audiobooks, Podcasts and Originals now Streaming with xHE-AAC Audio Codec

Shaping the future of digital communication at MWC 2025

Fraunhofer showcases upHear Flexible Rendering at CES in cooperation with Merry Electronics and StreamUnlimited

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