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

By Meghan Young | Published 2015-05-11 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediatek-soc
References: [gadgets.ndtv](http://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/mediatek-unveils-new-socs-for-android-wear-android-tv-and-more-at-ces-646030)

One of the latest [MediaTek](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentonic-800) SoC, dubbed MT8507 has been announced. It was created with the sole purpose of helping power home audio products with [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-tv-streamer) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notchnook) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 38% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **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.
- **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.
- **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.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **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.
- **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.
- **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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