LE Audio for iPhone 15 Pro Max

Although I’m sure most of the recent Apple hardware is compatible with the recent advances in Bluetooth standards, the software support and particularly the availability of Auracast is significantly being the curve.

Auracast is already available in hearing aids, ear buds, phones, TVs and coming to more devices at pace, so unless Apple plan to roll this out in the next iOS, they are going to be significantly behind the curve. Once Auracast gets awareness and traction by the public in general this will be an expected feature not an option, and Apple will begin to lose market share unless they join the party.

It's a shame that Apple offers its devices at such a high price and then Apple users wait years for features that Google has long since implemented. I have an Oticon Intent hearing aid that supports Audio LE, but my iPhone does not. As a result, the Bluetooth connection is so bad that I can neither listen to music nor make hands-free calls, despite the Mfi. Should I buy a Google Pixel now?

These articles below imply Auracast is supported on iPhones:

I tried Bluetooth Auracast, and it'll change our relationship with headphones | TechRadar

New Apple Devices, Including iPhone 14, Latest Watch Models and AirPods Pro 2, Actually Do Support Bluetooth 5.3- The Mac Observer

Thanks freemonj - yes the latest devices are definitely capable, and this will revolutionise what is possible in many ways. I’m just keen to see this become a feature that is supported by the next Apple iOS without additional apps (like Wi-Fi) given that Samsung and others have already adopted it.

I have an iPhone 12 pro and it can't do Audio LE. I went to an Apple store in Munich today and tried the iPhone 15 and 15 pro with my Audio LE compatible hearing aid and it didn't work. Since having hearing aids, I have tried 5 different models from 3 different manufacturers and they all have problems with the iPhone and Bluetooth. And what do the employees say? This is a very special case, we can't help you. What does Apple support say? Keep resetting your iPhone until it eventually works. It's just frustrating for people with hearing loss who think they're in good hands with Apple.

I would upgrade my 3 year old hearing aids and my iPhone just to have Audio LE but now will not.