Sony to bring multipoint support to WF-1000XM4, LinkBuds, LinkBuds S

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Sony is adding an extra useful feature for some of its wireless earbuds. The Sony WF-1000XM4, LinkBuds, and LinkBuds S are getting multipoint support in the near future. It's a feature that allows these earbuds to connect to two Bluetooth audio sources simultaneously, so you can switch between devices seamlessly. The firmware update that will bring this feature is coming to the Headphones Connect app. The two LinkBuds models will be the first ones to get it next month, while the WF-1000XM4s will get it later this winter.

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Sony launches WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds

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Sony has a new pair of premium wireless buds that get improved noise cancellation, battery life, audio performance, and a more compact design. The Sony WF-1000XM4 gets 10% smaller buds with 40% case. But what Sony wants you to know is it has a new Integrated Processor V1 that improves noise cancellation "at all frequencies." You get Sony features like Speak-to-Chat, Adaptive Sound Control, wear detection, and more. These earbuds also have better voice call tech with beamforming mics and bone conduction sensors.

They get a battery life of up to eight hours per use with noise-cancellation enabled, plus 16 extra hours from the charging case. You can recharge these buds via USB-C or Qi wireless charging. Sony brings IPX4 water- and sweat-resistance here, so you can take these out for your workouts. Unfortunately, these don't support multipoint Bluetooth connections. The Sony WF-1000XM4s retail for USD 280, which is approximately CAD 339.

Source: The Verge

Rumoured Sony earbuds with wireless charging support leaked online

If the rumours are true, the image above shows what Sony's upcoming wireless earbuds will look like—at least a new prototype. The pictures shared by The Walkman Blog show charging pins and proximity sensors on the underside of the black and rose gold-coloured WF-1000XM4 buds.

The new earbuds will reportedly have support for high-resolution audio, six-hour battery life plus 120-minute playback from a quick 10-minute charge, and support for wireless charging. It's pegged to be launched around June 8 or 9, which The Walkman Blog cited from FCC filing documents.

Via: CNET