For the uninitiated, Spatial audio uses 3D audio algorithms, applying directional audio filters to subtly adjust the frequencies that each ear receives, so that sounds are placed all around the soundstage to create a more immersive effect. Spatial audio arrived for movies and TV shows as part of iOS 14 in September 2020, and this summer expanded to music through its alliance with Dolby Atmos.

While there’s certain controversy to that technological conflict that will likely hang over Apple’s head until it launches compatible headphone hardware, it seems unfair to talk about what features the AirPods 3 overlook considering they take advantage of so many – including Apple’s arguably buzziest audio innovation in years. Unsurprisingly, the new AirPods, like their Pro and Max siblings, don’t support the lossless (CD-quality and above) audio now offered in the Apple Music catalogue, due to the inherent restrictions of their AAC Bluetooth codec support. (Image credit: Apple/ Apple TV+, Foundation)

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