Dolby Collaborates with Huawei to Deliver Authentic and High Quality Audio Experience on Range of Mobile Devices
China, February 25, 2012—Today, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) announced a collaboration between Huawei Device and Dolby, to incorporate Dolby® Digital Plus into future Huawei mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. This collaboration makes Huawei the first portable device manufacturer in mainland China to use Dolby Digital Plus to bring consumers full-impact and authentic audio on mobile devices.
“In today’s world, consumers are seeking the very best entertainment experience that technology can offer,” said Huawei Device CMO Chairman Shaoyang. “Through our collaboration with Dolby, Huawei will take the mobile entertainment experience to the next level, enabling consumers to experience rich, full-impact audio on future Huawei devices. By connecting these devices with HD-ready TVs, audio/video receivers (AVRs), and home theater systems, consumers can experience cinema-quality surround sound.”
Dolby Digital Plus is a key part of high-definition entertainment and is the pre-eminent way to deliver and enjoy high-quality sound across a range of devices. Dolby Digital Plus is an ideal audio solution for artists, operators, carriers, and device makers worldwide and is now available on more than 640 million products, including HDTVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, game consoles, and Blu-ray™ players.
“We are very excited to strengthen our collaboration with Huawei.” said Mahesh Sundaram, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Dolby Laboratories. “Combining our leading-edge technology, Dolby Digital Plus, with Huawei’s wide range of handset and tablet products will enable both companies to support high-quality, multi-channel surround sound for consumers. This agreement affirms Dolby’s commitment to addressing the industry’s rapidly growing demand for HD entertainment on portable devices.”
In addition to offering multi-channel surround sound, Dolby Digital Plus also includes technologies optimized for the mobile experience, such as virtual surround sound over headphones, bass and high-frequency enhancements, a sound level controller, mono-to-stereo creator, sound space expander. Dolby Digital Plus also supports the tuning of speakers and headphones to enhance the mobile entertainment experience.
About Dolby Laboratories
Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) is the global leader in technologies that are essential elements in the best entertainment experiences. Founded in 1965 and best known for high-quality audio and surround sound, Dolby creates innovations that enrich entertainment at the movies, at home, or on the go. For more information about Dolby Laboratories or Dolby technologies, visit www.dolby.com.
