Eclipsa Audio, an open audio standard for spatial sound, is coming to Android phones with potential for an immersive experience. Google and Samsung have partnered to release Eclipsa Audio for TVs and soundbars with future plans for royalty-free licensing.

Following the announcement by Samsung at the start of 2025, Google earlier this week shared more details about Eclipsa

Eclipsa Audio, a new immersive format developed by Samsung & Google, will be supported by Samsung’s 2025 TVs and Soundbars. Unlike Atmos, Eclipsa Audio is open-source & royalty-free. Should Dolby worry?

Samsung announced a new, open-source spatial audio format called Eclipsa Audio; and now, Google is shedding a bit more light on this exciting development. This isn't just another codec; it's a collaborative effort between Google,

Google and Samsung’s innovative open-source spatial audio format, Eclipsa Audio, is set to arrive on Chrome and Android platforms

Eclipsa Audio was already coming to YouTube and Samsung's 2025 TV line up, but now the Google Chrome browser and Android devices are set to get it.