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- 1Bose begins rolling out Auracast support to its headphones●Bose starts adding Auracast to its headphones https://www.theverge.com/tech/1001522/bose-headphones-get-auracast-support
Bose has started adding Auracast support to its headphones, bringing Bluetooth LE Audio's broadcast feature to its audio lineup. The update will let users connect to public audio streams in places like airports, gyms and cinemas, and share audio with multiple listeners. The news is being shared among tech and audio enthusiasts following coverage of the announcement.
- 2Bose rolls out Bluetooth LE Audio update for QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2●A new firmware update for the $449 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 adds support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Aura
Bose has released a new firmware update for its $449 QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2, adding beta support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast. The flagship headphones are the first in Bose's lineup to gain Auracast, the audio-sharing technology that lets one device broadcast to multiple receivers, and the company plans to extend it to more products. Owners are testing the beta features now.
- 3Whoop Users Turn to Local Apps to Avoid Subscription Fees●Whoop Users Ditch Subscription with Local Bluetooth Apps
Wearable maker Whoop is facing a wave of user frustration as owners switch to third-party local Bluetooth applications that pull fitness data straight from the band without requiring the company's paid membership. The move lets users keep using their hardware while bypassing subscription costs, and the workaround is spreading quickly among fitness tracker communities. Supporters call it a win for device ownership; critics note it may breach terms of service.
- 4GSConnect now works on iPhone, user reports●The Bluetooth is terrible, but that's probably # kaiT2en . But # GSConnect actually works on my # iphone now, which is a
A Linux user reports mixed results connecting an iPhone to a Linux desktop: Bluetooth remains unreliable, likely due to the KaiOS device, but the open-source GSConnect integration now works with the iPhone, which the user calls a miracle. The post highlights growing interest in free and open-source software for cross-platform device syncing.