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Introduction to Bluetooth® LE Audio: Background and History

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Introduction to Bluetooth® LE Audio: Background and History

In the first installment of the Bluetooth^® LE Audio Webinar Series, Nick Hunn covers the background, history and market drivers that led to the development of the LE Audio specification suite.

Bluetooth^® LE Audio Webinar Series for Developers
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