This should save headphone wearers time when moving between multiple devices as they won’t have to keep unpairing and pairing to switch between a phone and PC. It also means family members or couples will be able to easily share the headphones – without the need to dig through the Bluetooth settings menu to pair, unpair and forget each time they set off on a flight.
Another bonus could be the inclusion of a feature known as “Smart Talking,” which enables the headphones to detect voices and adjust the sound so you’ll be able to hear conversations without taking off the headphones.
Finally, it’s thought that Android users will be able to automatically change their headphone settings based on where they are. As an example, the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones may be able to tweak the amount of noise-cancellation when you’re in the office, compared to sitting on the commuter train, or in the bedroom at home.