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- Qualcomm has confirmed that Snapdragon 7 chipsets and above will support its XPAN technology.
- XPAN allows wireless earbuds to utilize Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to receive audio data.
- The technology allows for greater range and the transmission of higher audio quality.
Update, March 3, 2025 (12:35 PM ET): We’ve now heard back Qualcomm and the company has sorted its messaging out:
XPAN was first supported on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Elite. It’s not currently supported on 7-series mobile platforms already announced.