AirPods Max won't support Apple Music lossless over Lightning, HomePod also left out
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Apple's top-of-the-line AirPods Max won't support Apple Music lossless audio over wireless or wired connections, while the company's HomePod and HomePod mini won't support the new audio format at all.
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Apple Music Lossless Audio, Spatial Audio, and Dolby Atmos
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AirPods and HomePods Don't Support Apple Music Lossless Audio
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AirPods Max won't support Apple Music lossless over Lightning
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AirPods and HomePods Will Not Support Apple Music's New Lossless
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Apple AirPods Max review: luxurious sound for a luxury price - The
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Apple AirPods Max review: luxurious sound for a luxury price - The
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Apple's $549 AirPods Max does not support Apple's lossless music
Here's why AirPods Max don't support Apple Music Lossless
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Lossless and Spatial Audio: What is it and how do you play it?
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