Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) began on June 6 with the keynote address that introduced consumers to upcoming upgrades and features in their product portfolio.
This year, personalized spatial sound perception was on the menu.
Head-related transfer function (HRTF) is a mathematical model that takes head, pinna, and ear canal measurements into consideration when processing acoustic information. HRTF is unique to each person due to the variability of all of these factors and personal HRFT application to enhance the sonic experience in headphone/earbuds was previously limited due to technology constraints.
However, Apple reports that the new iOS 16 platform in conjunction with iPhones equipped with “TrueDepth” camera system will allow custom HRTF measures to create a custom soundscape.
The increased accuracy in spatial sound delivery will have application across multiple listening experiences.
Reference
Lang B. (2022) Apple’s iPhone will soon scan your ear to solve a big problem with spatial audio. Road to VR. June 6.
Related Posts
Recent Posts
Where Y’at?
Where y’at? This common greeting in New Orleans isn’t asking for your location, it means how are you or what’s going on? As we look…
The Fabulous Audiology Chorus: You Know You Want To
The Fabulous Audiology Chorus is looking for voices to join in singing our national anthem at AAA 2025+HearTECH Expo. You’ve probably seen us at the…
AAA 2025 in New Orleans: GHOST TOUR
New Orleans is said to be one of the most haunted cities in the United States. According to Google, the city’s tumultuous history filled with…