{
  "id": 12341643,
  "title": "Survey says few readers change this hidden Bluetooth audio setting on Android",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/survey-says-few-readers-change-this-hidden-bluetooth-audio-setting-on",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T08:33:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/bluetooth-codec-android-poll-results-3719438/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent survey reveals that few smartphone users modify a hidden Bluetooth audio setting on Android devices, despite the potential for significant improvements in audio quality. The Android operating system allows users to select their preferred Bluetooth codec, which can greatly enhance the fidelity of media streamed to their ears. However, a poll conducted by the source indicates that a majority of readers are unaware of this feature and do not adjust it. This is in contrast to the substantial advancements made in Bluetooth audio technology, which now offer longer battery life, superior sound quality, and tangle-free headphones. Users who care deeply about audio quality may be unknowingly missing out on an important step in optimizing their listening experience.",
  "summary": "Nearly a third of respondents had no idea it even exists.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}