Coupled with this, there are emerging trends which will give hearables the wind beneath its wings:

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Internet of Voice<\/strong><\/p>

An average person speaks approximately 15,000 words in a day, and eventually, a large number of them will be spoken to voice assistants. Internet of Voice, enabled by AI, has become a crucial lever in improving the convenience and quality of life. Especially with consumers looking for lighting-fast access to information, search queries through voice will surely gain ground over textual ones. Young consumers are especially going to be more prone towards cutting the chord, use state-of-the-art wireless audio accessories for a wide range of IoV-driven tasks. Be it controlling smart security systems through your smart speakers, placing orders on e-commerce platforms, or saving time by automating repetitive tasks, IoV will gain center stage in coming years. And once 5G networks are commercialized, audiences will be privy to a more sensory, realistic audio experience without any lags.

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The potent combination of power and performance<\/strong><\/p>

Sound quality is one of the key factors influencing the purchase decisions of buyers. Rich bass quality has become one of the primary factors that listeners look for, which does justice to the song\/content as well. And as smaller form factors have come into vogue, the underlying technology has progressed quite remarkably as well. Today, companies are embedding intelligent and powerful noise cancellation chip that offers an efficient and highly professional noise cancellation capabilities. Add to that, it brings the advantage of ultra-low-power consumption and stable connectivity, giving you a truly wireless experience. Battery life, which was a key cause for concern in previous generations of hearables, has improved as well. A mere charge of 10 mins is enough to power your wireless audio for more than 100 mins. And, depending on pricing tiers, some products offer playback hours from 5 hours to 25 hours.

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Need for noise isolation<\/strong><\/p>

The popularity of hearables also owes its due to Active Noise Cancellation. Qualcomm\u2019s State of Play Report this year, highlights that 71 percent of consumers demand ANC technology in their audio accessories. A burgeoning share of this belongs to gaming-enthusiasts and sports lovers, who love to enjoy immersive soundscapes. ANC uses both Feedforward Feedback microphones to detect unwanted noise inside and outside the year, to emit hi-precision anti-noise waves, and cancel them out. Depending on the preferences of the audiophile, one can pick ANC reduction starting from 20 dB to up to 45 dB, eliminating a vast gamut of low-frequency sounds.

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The dual punch of connectivity and low-latency<\/strong><\/p>

The rise of esports and the need for immersive gaming has also emphasized the need for ultra-low-latency. Many hearables come with gaming mode, offering latency as low as 94ms. Gamers can bid au revoir to any unwanted audio lags that hamper their experience. One of the factors driving the democratization of hearables is ubiquitous connectivity. While earlier generations of Bluetooth offered patchy coverage, today Bluetooth 5.0 brings higher throughput, a wider range of distance, and faster speeds. The advanced efficiency of Bluetooth 5.0 combined with compact hearables will make communications way smarter and convenient.

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The True Wireless stereo phenomenon went from being a disruption just 5 years back to a necessity complementing your fast-moving, jet-setting, interconnected lifestyle. With technology OEMs doubling down on the audio accessories sector with resources, investments, and innovation, there is something for everyone in the wide gallery of audio connoisseurs, purists, and audiophiles. We are at the threshold of the next generation of evolved, fascinating, listening experiences that will become an extension of a consumer\u2019s persona. As the immortal song by Eagles in \u2018Hotel California\u2019 proclaimed, \u201cYou can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.\u201d<\/p>

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