TL;DR
Atitan is developing a small disc-shaped transceiver called the splitR that attaches to an iPhone’s MagSafe area to add Auracast transmit and receive capability. The company plans a companion connectR app for iOS and Android this summer to discover broadcasts, create channels and enable group listening; broader availability and pricing for the hardware were not disclosed in the source.
What happened
Auracast, a Bluetooth-based broadcast audio feature, has seen uneven support among device makers; Apple has not publicly committed to adding native Auracast support. Atitan is offering an accessory-based route: a puck-shaped transceiver named splitR that can magnetically attach to an iPhone’s MagSafe area and enable the phone to either send or receive Auracast broadcasts. The company also showed a companion app, connectR, which is slated to appear on both the Apple App Store and Google Play this summer. The app is described as a way to discover nearby Auracast broadcasts, manage connected devices, create listening channels and host group sessions, and to interact with streaming services. Atitan says splitR can also add Auracast to non-native devices via USB-C or a 3.5mm cable. An early prototype reportedly sat slightly small on a MagSafe ring; broader shipping details and pricing were not provided in the source.
Why it matters
- Provides an accessory path to add Auracast to iPhones without waiting for native OS support.
- Could expand the number of Auracast-capable devices in public venues and group-listening scenarios.
- Addresses interoperability for non-Auracast hardware by adding USB-C or 3.5mm connectivity.
- Relies on an external accessory and app rather than device makers’ built-in Bluetooth stacks.
Key facts
- Atitan is developing the splitR, a disc-shaped Auracast transceiver intended to attach to an iPhone’s MagSafe spot.
- The splitR can operate as either an Auracast transmitter or receiver.
- Atitan plans a companion connectR app that will be available on the Apple App Store and Google Play this summer.
- connectR will let users see nearby Auracast broadcasts, manage connected devices, create channels and host group-listening sessions.
- The app is described as integrating with streaming platforms and offering social features like posts and chats.
- splitR can connect non-Auracast devices via USB-C or a 3.5mm cable to give them Auracast capability.
- An early version of the accessory reportedly fit a MagSafe connection slightly small.
- Apple has not publicly commented on adding native Auracast support to iOS.
- The source notes iOS market share figures referenced in the discussion: roughly 58% in North America and about 28% globally.
What to watch next
- connectR app release timing and features this summer (confirmed in the source).
- splitR retail availability and pricing — not confirmed in the source.
- Whether Apple will add native Auracast support to iOS — not confirmed in the source.
- Real-world fit and audio performance of the splitR on a range of MagSafe-equipped phones (early prototype fit was noted in the source).
Quick glossary
- Auracast: A Bluetooth-based broadcast audio feature that lets a source stream audio to multiple receivers simultaneously.
- MagSafe: Apple’s magnetic attachment system for certain iPhone models, used for accessories and wireless charging.
- Transceiver: A device that can both transmit and receive signals; in this context, audio broadcasts via Bluetooth/Auracast.
- Group listening: A feature that enables multiple listeners to hear the same audio stream in sync.
- Bluetooth LE Audio: A low-energy audio specification for Bluetooth that supports features like Auracast and improved power efficiency.
Reader FAQ
Will splitR make my iPhone natively Auracast-capable?
splitR is an external accessory designed to add Auracast transmit/receive functionality to an iPhone when attached; it does not change native iOS Bluetooth support.
Is the connectR app available now?
Atitan plans to release the connectR app on the Apple App Store and Google Play this coming summer (confirmed in the source).
When will splitR be available and how much will it cost?
Not confirmed in the source.
Can non-iPhone devices use splitR?
Yes — the company says splitR can add Auracast capability to non-Auracast products via USB-C or a 3.5mm cable (confirmed in the source).
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Sources
- This company could help bring Auracast to an iPhone near you
- Auracast™ and iPhone: What You Can Do Now and What's …
- Blog 3 | Discover Wireless Audio Solutions
- How to Use Auracast™ with Your iPhone Today
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