In a reversal, Apple said that its HomePod and HomePod mini would support lossless audio after a future software update, according to a recently published support page. It did not specify when it would roll out the software update.
Apple’s recent hifi audio streaming launch for Apple Music was received with enthusiasm, but also all sorts of confusion when it comes to lossless audio. Today, Apple tried to clear up user questions about lossless audio and also announced that the HomePod and HomePod mini would support the feature. In a support page dedicated to lossless audio published on Saturday, Apple said that it would be providing support for lossless audio for the HomePod and HomePod mini in a future software update. This is a reversal of what Apple said earlier this week, when it told various outlets that the HomePod and HomePod mini would not support lossless audio. The company did not specify when the update would be rolled out to the devices. At the moment, both HomePods can stream spatial audio with Dolby Atmos, Apple’s other announced hifi offering, according to the Verge. Spatial audio is more immersive than stereo or virtual surround mixes.
