Telefónica and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) have just signed a global agreement through which both companies will collaborate to drive the adoption of premium sound in smartphones. Telefónica will select the best devices from leading handset manufacturers to optimize its customers’ mobile entertainment experience through high-quality Dolby® Audio.

“This alliance addresses a real need now that people are increasingly using their smartphones and tablets to watch movies and TV shows, play games, or listen to music,” said Francisco Montalvo, Global Devices Unit director for Telefónica S.A “As mobile entertainment devices, our smartphones and tablets deserve to have the high-quality surround sound that Dolby offers.” Telefónica is already using Dolby sound technologies in its Internet Protocol TV and streaming video services.

“Dolby Audio is a perfect fit for the latest mobile devices and delivers the experience we have grown to expect and demand from movies, games, and music. From subtle whispers of wind to robust explosions, Dolby Audio allows audiences to hear every aspect of the scene exactly as the artists intend them to,” said John Couling, Senior Vice President, E-Media, Dolby Laboratories. “We’re excited about this collaboration with Telefónica to raise mobile audio quality so that consumers don’t have to sacrifice quality entertainment for convenience on the go.”

Dolby Audio is supported by leading streaming services across multiple devices, and its technology keeps the volume level constant, even among different content and media players. Dolby Audio technology is also able to detect dialogue in the content and actively improve its intelligibility. Devices with Dolby Audio offer a more balanced and natural sound by preserving the original basses and trebles, while its custom tuning system eliminates unwanted noises and distortions. and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) have just signed a global agreement through which both companies will collaborate to drive the adoption of premium sound in smartphones. Telefónica will select the best devices from leading handset manufacturers to optimize its customers’ mobile entertainment experience through high-quality Dolby® Audio.

“This alliance addresses a real need now that people are increasingly using their smartphones and tablets to watch movies and TV shows, play games, or listen to music,” said Francisco Montalvo, Global Devices Unit director for Telefónica S.A “As mobile entertainment devices, our smartphones and tablets deserve to have the high-quality surround sound that Dolby offers.” Telefónica is already using Dolby sound technologies in its Internet Protocol TV and streaming video services.

“Dolby Audio is a perfect fit for the latest mobile devices and delivers the experience we have grown to expect and demand from movies, games, and music. From subtle whispers of wind to robust explosions, Dolby Audio allows audiences to hear every aspect of the scene exactly as the artists intend them to,” said John Couling, Senior Vice President, E-Media, Dolby Laboratories. “We’re excited about this collaboration with Telefónica to raise mobile audio quality so that consumers don’t have to sacrifice quality entertainment for convenience on the go.”

Dolby Audio is supported by leading streaming services across multiple devices, and its technology keeps the volume level constant, even among different content and media players. Dolby Audio technology is also able to detect dialogue in the content and actively improve its intelligibility. Devices with Dolby Audio offer a more balanced and natural sound by preserving the original basses and trebles, while its custom tuning system eliminates unwanted noises and distortions.