Apple and Mercedes-Benz announced today that native support for Apple Music with Dolby Atmos is rolling out to select Mercedes-Benz vehicles worldwide, including the latest Mercedes-Maybach models. and EQS and EQS SUV and EQE and S.
According to The Verge, spatial audio requires a Mercedes-Benz with a Burmester 3D or 4D audio system, which can cost thousands of dollars extra.
Apple Music is available on Mercedes through the MBUX system
Apple Music has been available directly through the MBUX infotainment system on newer Mercedes-Benz vehicles since last year.
Spatial audio provides an immersive surround sound listening experience that makes it sound as if the music is all around you.
Spatial audio was launched last year on Apple devices such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, and now the feature is available in the car for the first time.
“Together with Mercedes-Benz, we now have even more opportunities to deliver fully immersive music to our subscribers around the world,” said Oliver Chaucer, Apple Music vice president of Apple Music, in a statement.