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Windows 11’s Bluetooth audio experience just shed one of its longest‑running annoyances: when the headset mic opens, audio no longer has to collapse into a muffled, mono mess. Microsoft’s recent updates add full Bluetooth LE Audio support with a new super‑wideband stereo routing mode that keeps...

Windows 11’s long‑running Bluetooth audio compromise has finally been addressed: with the 24H2 servicing update Microsoft has added proper Bluetooth LE Audio support and a new “super wideband stereo” streaming mode that allows compatible headsets to play full stereo media while their microphones...

Microsoft has begun rolling out meaningful Bluetooth LE Audio functionality across Windows 11, bringing the LC3 codec, super wideband stereo mode, and enhanced call and spatial-audio experiences to PCs—provided your machine, drivers, and earbuds all support the new standard. Background /...

Microsoft’s push to bring Bluetooth LE Audio into Windows 11 finally closes a painful, decades‑old gap between high‑fidelity stereo playback and usable microphone audio on PCs — and owners of compatible Samsung Galaxy Buds models are among the first to see tangible benefits. Background Bluetooth...

Microsoft has quietly delivered one of the most consequential audio upgrades for PC users in years: Windows 11 now supports Super Wideband Stereo over Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio, allowing compatible headsets to play full‑fidelity stereo while their microphones are active — a change that...

Windows 11’s Bluetooth audio stack has taken a major step toward fixing a problem that has driven gamers, remote workers, and audiophiles to wired headsets for years: with the latest updates Microsoft now supports super wideband stereo over Bluetooth LE Audio, enabling stereo playback while a...

Microsoft has quietly closed one of Windows audio’s most persistent usability gaps by adding support for Bluetooth LE Audio and a super‑wideband stereo path in Windows 11, a change that finally stops stereophonic game and media sound from collapsing into muffled, mono telephone audio the moment...

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update brings a long‑awaited fix for muffled Bluetooth headset audio: support for Bluetooth LE Audio's super‑wideband stereo, letting game audio remain high‑fidelity while voice chat or calls run at a much higher sample rate than the old Hands‑Free Profile allowed...

Bluetooth technology has become an invisible backbone for modern Windows devices, enabling everything from wireless audio streaming and input device connectivity to cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) applications. What often determines the breadth and reliability of these experiences...

Windows 11, as of version 22H2, supports Bluetooth Core Specification version 5.3, encompassing a comprehensive range of profiles and protocols to facilitate diverse wireless functionalities. Core Specification Support: Host Controller Interface (HCI): Facilitates communication between the...

With Windows 11 version 24H2 poised to become the mainstream desktop operating system for millions of users, driver compatibility and optimization have never been more critical. The last day of April 2025 marked a flurry of driver updates from Intel, AMD, and Nvidia, each addressing a unique set...

A Fresh Wave of Innovation for Windows Insiders Windows enthusiasts, gear up for an intriguing update! Today, Microsoft releases Windows 11 Build 26100.3902 (KB5055627) to the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11, version 24H2. This strategic move offers Insiders an early glimpse into the...

Hi there, I just upgraded my Lenovo G50-45 to Windows 10 Home from Windows 8.1 (64-bit). I previously did a clean install of 8.1 and manually installed the drivers from the Lenovo site, now finding that I lost many of the drivers after upgrading to Windows 10 (and they don't show up as yellow...

Hello, I've been using a PS3 Bluetooth remote (model: CECHZR1E) on my Sony Vaio SVE1512E6EW which has atheros qualcomm bluetooth AR3012 built in. All my drivers are up to date, but yesterday my remote stopped working. It now shows up as "offline". My other bluetooth device (Canon X-Mark...