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Android Audio Products

The Latest MediaTek SoC Brings Supreme Quality to Google Cast for Audio

— May 11, 2015 — Tech
One of the latest MediaTek SoC, dubbed MT8507 has been announced. It was created with the sole purpose of helping power home audio products with Google Cast-Ready speakers and sound bars. By doing so, people will be able to stream better quality audio from the iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones and tablets, MacBooks and Windows PCs using Google Cast apps.

Mohit Bhushan, Vice President, General Manager and MediaTek's Head of US Business Development, notes, "In this Internet age, consumers are demanding a connected audio experience. The ability to connect devices and listen to music in a seamless manner is a basic need now." This functionality and feature will be brought to the next level with the MediaTek SoC.
Trend Themes
1. Connected Audio Experience - The demand for seamless connectivity between devices and better quality audio streaming creates an opportunity for businesses to develop innovative connected audio products.
2. Google Cast-ready Speakers - The introduction of the MediaTek SoC enables the development of Google Cast-Ready speakers and sound bars, opening up new possibilities for businesses in the audio industry.
3. Improved Audio Streaming - The MediaTek SoC promises to deliver better quality audio streaming from various devices, providing an opportunity for businesses to create audio products that maximize this improved streaming capability.
Industry Implications
1. Home Audio Products - The MediaTek SoC is designed to power home audio products, such as speakers and sound bars, presenting opportunities for innovation and growth in the industry.
2. Mobile Devices - The integration of Google Cast-Ready functionality in Android smartphones and tablets offers opportunities for businesses in the mobile device industry to enhance user experience and differentiate their products.
3. Computers and Laptops - The improved audio streaming capability of the MediaTek SoC presents opportunities for the computer and laptop industry to enhance audio performance and create innovative products that leverage this technology.
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