Apple support doc explains what does, and doesn`t get lossless Apple Music
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What you need to know Apple has published a new support document to explain what will get support for Apple Music`s new lossless audio. The document confirms what we`d suspected – AirPods Max are out of luck, even with the Lightning to 3.5 mm Audio Cable. Why it didn`t do this at the time of launch, nobody knows. Apple has published a new support document that answers all the questions we had about what devices and accessories support Apple Music`s new lossless format. And as suspected, AirPods Max owners are out of luck. The document, which for some reason was made available days after lossless audio was announced, explains everything we`d wanted to know including which combination of headlines and cables will get lossless support. As suspected, no Bluetooth earbuds or headphones will support lossless audio thanks to the lossy nature of the connection being used. AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and Beats wireless headphones use Apple`s AAC Bluetooth Codec to ensure e...