Sony’s new beta firmware update adds Dolby Atmos support to the PS5

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Sony has announced a new beta firmware update for the PlayStation 5 console, and one of the new features is Dolby Atmos support. The PS5 can now deliver audio in Dolby Atmos format to compatible devices. Previously, this feature was limited to Blu-ray playback and only through bitstream output. The new beta enables software encoding of Atmos audio for games, too.

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UPDATE: Microsoft clarifies that the Xbox doesn't have exclusivity of Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos on consoles

Updated on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 7:30PM by Nicole Batac

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If you want access to Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos on your gaming console of choice, then you better have a Microsoft Xbox. The company has exclusive rights to both technologies for two years. Since November's launch, the Xbox Series X/S systems have supported Dolby Atmos 3D audio, while the Xbox One has had it since 2017. If you want access to Dolby Atmos on Xbox consoles or PCs, you'll need to purchase a USD 15 license. But if you have the new Xbox Wireless Headset, you have access to Atmos at no extra cost until the end of September.

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Apple TV app on some LG smart TVs to support Dolby Atmos Sound 'later this year'

Following the news that some 2019 LG smart TVs now support Apple TV and Apple TV+, we get an update that some LG televisions will be getting Dolby Atmos Sound support "later this year." An LG spokesperson confirmed the news. Dolby Atmos technology is designed to give movies and TV shows a more three-dimensional effect. Instead of being constrained to channels, the sound will be precisely placed and moved in a 3D space. Imagine how good those Apple TV shows and films could be. 

Source: MacRumors

Sony updates six TVs to add AirPlay 2, HomeKit, Dolby Atmos support

Sony finally brings the long-promised support for AirPlay 2, HomeKit, and Dolby Atmos to six of its 2019 and 2018 lineup. As expected, the update is coming to some of its premium models. These include the 2019 A9G, Z9G, X950G, and the X850G, as well as the 2018 A9F and Z9F. The update wasn't expected to come to the 2018 units, so it's a pleasant addition. 

AirPlay 2 gives Apple device owners the ability to stream content directly to their TVs, while the addition of HomeKit will allow you to turn TVs on or off from their Apple gadgets. For some devices, it even allows you to change inputs and access settings. As for Dolby Atmos, the audio format lets the TV beam audio at the ceiling and bounce these back down to give users some form of surround sound.

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