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xHE-AAC Powers High-Quality Media Sharing in RCS Universal Profile 4.0

RCS messaging just got a major sound upgrade. With the release of GSMA’s Universal Profile 4.0, the xHE-AAC audio codec extends its reach beyond simple audio messages to enable high-quality media sharing – setting the stage for richer music, advertising, and multimedia experiences in mobile messaging.

February 27, 2026
Products & Technologies

Alive and Kicking – mp3 Software, Patents and Licenses

The licensing program coming to an end is due to the fact that the last patent included in the program expired. In no way does that mean that the usage permit ends. The only ones deciding on the “death” of mp3 will be the users, who might switch to more modern audio formats at some point, such as AAC, which is included in almost every smartphone today. What changed since April 23? That day, the...

Products & Technologies

Felix & Paul Studios to Integrate Fraunhofer upHear Spatial Audio Technology into Next-Generation VR Camera System

Fraunhofer’s Spatial Audio Microphone Processing SDK is designed to ease the high-quality capture of authentic spatial audio content on set. The automated processing algorithm is the first audio technology to be delivered under Fraunhofer’s upHear® brand of immersive audio innovations and Felix & Paul Studios is the first partner to incorporate and refine Fraunhofer’s algorithm into a virtual reality camera system. “As the world’s only full-spectrum VR studio, we are dedicated to...