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In 2021, Apple Music underwent a significant upgrade with the introduction of lossless audio, offering users the purest version of music files. This enhancement allows iOS users to experience music in its original form directly on their devices. Lossless audio preserves every detail of an analog wave, ensuring listeners hear the music exactly as the producers intended.
Many audio compression methods result in the loss of data from the source file. Today, much of the music we listen to is heavily compressed to reduce mobile data usage during streaming, leading to a noticeable decrease in audio quality.
For those seeking the highest quality music experience, Apple Music's Lossless audio is the ideal solution. Utilizing the Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC), this proprietary technology offers seamless audio compression. The entire Apple Music library is now encoded in ALAC, providing resolutions ranging from 16-bit/44.1 kHz (CD quality) to 24-bit/192 kHz (high resolution).
iPhone users are advised to use a Wi-Fi network for downloading lossless audio from Apple Music due to the larger file sizes, which consume more data than standard files. This feature is supported by Apple AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. Beats wireless headphones also deliver top-notch quality, thanks to the Apple AAC Bluetooth Codec. For ultra-low latency, iPhone users can pair AirPods Pro with Apple Vision Pro.
Additionally, iPhone users have the flexibility to choose different audio quality settings for cellular data, Wi-Fi, and downloads. This customization allows users to optimize their listening experience based on their network conditions and preferences.