You won’t need a flagship Qualcomm phone to enjoy a pair of Wi-Fi earbuds (Updated)

Update, March 3, 2025 (10:14 AM ET): Qualcomm has backtracked on its statement about XPAN support coming to its mid-range chipsets. Currently, the company cannot confirm whether Snapdragon 7 series chipsets will support the technology. We’ve reached out for clarification and will update this post once we have more details about supported chipsets. Original article, March 3, 2025 (04:35 AM ET): New wireless earbuds utilizing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to beam your favorite tunes to your ears are still relatively scarce, but Qualcomm wants to ensure this tech gets a fair chance. The company confirmed to Android Authority at MWC 2025 that its XPAN audio technology will be supported by more than just its topline chipsets. ... Read full article.