Qualcomm and Bose Partner to Deliver Unparalleled Wireless Audio Experiences

Highlights:

• Broadened collaboration will see Qualcomm continuing to support Bose as they develop audio devices for a new age of wireless audio – on the go, in the home, and in the car
• Qualcomm® S5 Audio SoC will provide robust connectivity, ultra-low power and advance processing for Bose audio products, enabling key voice and seamless sound experiences.

At IFA 2022 in Berlin, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Bose highlighted their continued collaboration and longstanding relationship during Cristiano Amon’s opening keynote. Bose is integrating Qualcomm® wireless voice and music platforms across their portfolio of premium earbuds, headphones, speakers and soundbars. The two companies have a long history of collaboration to deliver premium listening experiences.

Bose will incorporate Qualcomm® S5 Audio SoCs into future wireless audio devices, utilizing powerful processing and low-power capabilities to support the rich user experiences consumers want most, for music, calls, gaming, and more. The Qualcomm S5 Audio platforms are designed to elevate audio enjoyment by supporting ultra-low power performance for all-day use and robust high-performance wireless connectivity.

“Bose is undoubtedly one of the most iconic brands in audio and I’m proud to see our long-standing relationship continue to grow,” said Cristiano Amon, president and chief executive officer, Qualcomm Incorporated.  “Bose has an incredibly robust and competitive product roadmap that will leverage our most premium audio and connectivity platforms to bring to market their most innovative audio devices ever.”

“Bose and Qualcomm Technologies have collaborated closely for many years to implement solutions that raise the bar for consumer audio experiences,” said Lila Snyder, chief executive officer, Bose. “And as we build on this important relationship, we’ll continue working together to push the limits of what’s possible for our products and technologies to bring people more enjoyment from their music and content than ever before.” 

For more information about Qualcomm S5 audio platforms, please visit here.

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About Bose
Bose is world renowned for its premium audio solutions for the home, on the go, and in the car. Since its founding in 1964 by Dr. Amar Bose, the company has been dedicated to delivering amazing sound experiences through innovation. And its passionate employees – engineers, researchers, music fanatics, and dreamers – have remained committed to the belief that sound is the most powerful force on earth; its ability to transform, transport, and make us feel alive. For nearly 60 years, this belief has driven us to create products that have become iconic, changing the way people listen to music.