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Fraunhofer Rust Codec Implementation for Android
Products & Technologies

World’s First Rust Codec Implementation for Google Android

Fraunhofer IIS, the provider of Android’s FDK AAC audio codec implementation for over a decade, has been selected by Google, Inc. as the first media codec developer to deliver a native OS, memory safe, Rust decoder implementation that’s now available in Android 17.

June 22, 2026
Bang & Olufsen Sound System with Symphoria in the Audi TT. Operated via the Audi virtual cockpit. ©AUDI AG
Products & Technologies

Move into the fast lane of sound with the new Audi TT and Fraunhofer’s Symphoria ®

The overriding objective of Symphoria is to create impressive soundscapes and transform cars into mobile sound sensations. By increasing width, depth and height, the solution brings a compelling sense of dimensionality to automobile acoustics – to the extent that they resemble those of a concert hall or live stage. Passengers benefit from an excellent and unmatched listening experience in every seat, immersing them in the drama and dynamics of each composition. To achieve this...

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NAB Show 2014: Stay Informed Whenever, Wherever with the Emergency Warning Feature for Digital Radio

Thanks to its unmatched coverage, high reliability and failure safety in disaster situations, digital radio is ideally suited to alerting and informing the public in affected areas. A leader in the field of audio research, Fraunhofer IIS works on new technologies in the field of digital broadcasting and as a result its technologies can be found in a wide range of broadcasting equipment and...

Fraunhofer Cingo ® adds Surround Sound to LG U+ Mobile Video Services | ©Fraunhofer IIS
Products & Technologies

Fraunhofer Cingo ® adds Surround Sound to LG U+ Mobile Video Services

South Korea boasts the second highest smartphone penetration rate worldwide with 73 percent of the population owning a smartphone1. The majority of those smartphone owners watch videos or TV episodes on their devices and expect audio quality to be on par with other types of media such as HDTV. The LG U+ mobile video service ‘U-HDTV’ now provides excellent audio quality delivered by the highly efficient AAC audio codec and Fraunhofer’s Cingo mobile audio suite. The service will be...