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Spatial Audio in CarPlay Now Rolling Out in Volvo Vehicles

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volvo interiorVolvo this week confirmed that Spatial Audio support in CarPlay, powered by Dolby Atmos, is now rolling out to EX90 models via a software update.

Volvo first detailed Spatial Audio for the EX60, EX90, and ES90 in July. It requires the optional Bowers & Wilkins sound system.

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rgwebb
3 weeks ago

Surprised I test drive a few in 2024 they all were severely lacking in modern technology,,,,,, salesman kept says that’s because the focus was on safety…..I bought a different brand.
I live in a college town and I've joked with my wife that the sorority girls with Volvos have parents who love them because they are exceptionally well built from a safety perspective. I think the XC60 has zero reported fatalities in the entire history of the vehicle across multiple generations.

Volvo does do a few things well besides safety: their seating is very comfortable and their premium sound systems are usually among the best performing in the their segment.
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I7guy
3 weeks ago
Elon, are you listening? AirPlay 2, Dolby atmos and spacial audio….
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maxfromdenmark
3 weeks ago

Elon, are you listening? AirPlay 2, Dolby atmos and spacial audio….
You need to post it on Twitter sorry X platform
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minik
3 weeks ago

Beware, Volvo is now 1,000% locked in with goog software / droid car whatever it is…such a great brand/brand history too, the best : (
Beware? I don’t think it matters that much with AAOS.
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phenste
3 weeks ago
spatial audio in a car might be the only useful application i’ve ever heard of for it
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k1121j
3 weeks ago
Surprised I test drive a few in 2024 they all were severely lacking in modern technology,,,,,, salesman kept says that’s because the focus was on safety…..I bought a different brand.
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