New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- Microsoft has unveiled a significant advancement for Bluetooth audio on Windows 11 with the introduction of "super wideband stereo" mode for Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) devices. This new feature fixes a longstanding issue for users who use Bluetooth headsets or earbuds with built-in microphones on Windows devices. Windows sharply downgrades the audio quality from high-quality stereo to low-quality mono sound when a headset with a microphone is detected. This new tech will change that and enable the same high-quality stereo sound even while using the microphone.

The core issue comes from how older Bluetooth profiles manage simultaneous audio playback and microphone use on Windows. It uses two profiles: the Advanced Aud...