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Microsoft Selects Dolby Audio to Raise the Bar in Entertainment Experiences on Windows 10

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) and Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) announced today that Dolby Audio™ is selected to be a part of the Microsoft® Windows® 10 operating system and will be natively supported by the new Microsoft Edge browser for the playback of web-based content as well as accessible by third-party Windows Store apps. Users of Microsoft Windows 10 PCs and tablets will enjoy Dolby quality audio experiences through Windows entertainment apps and through Microsoft Edge.

“We are excited about the collaboration and partnership with Microsoft and share in the commitment to providing the best entertainment experiences possible to consumers across a wide range of devices in the Windows 10 ecosystem”

Dolby Audio (supporting Dolby Digital Plus™) will be available in x86 Windows 10 PCs and tablets for playback of movies, TV shows, and videos with crisp, clear dialogue and greater detail of sounds. Windows 7 and 8 users may upgrade to Windows 10 for free and continue to experience Dolby quality audio consistently across headphones, built-in PC and tablet speakers, or connected home theater systems. Microsoft Edge will be the first browser to leverage the Dolby Digital Plus decoder on the Windows 10 operating system, enabling online content providers to enrich the entertainment experiences of millions of Internet users globally with Dolby Audio.

“We are excited about the collaboration and partnership with Microsoft and share in the commitment to providing the best entertainment experiences possible to consumers across a wide range of devices in the Windows 10 ecosystem,” said John Couling, Senior Vice President, E-Media Business Group, Dolby Laboratories. “With the launch of Windows 10 and Microsoft Edge in nearly 200 countries, Dolby and Microsoft will enable better user experiences with high-quality audio that is robust, consistent, and at a scale necessary for the large Windows ecosystem.”

“At Microsoft, we are committed to delivering the richest, most immersive, entertainment experiences with Windows 10,” said David Treadwell, Corporate Vice President, Operating Systems Group, Microsoft. “With Dolby Audio incorporated into the Windows 10 platform and Microsoft Edge, content providers will be able to deliver their content with superior sound in Dolby Audio for a wide range of Windows 10 based PCs and tablets.”

More information on Windows 10 and Microsoft Edge can be found on Dolby.com/pc and Microsoft.com.

About Dolby Audio

Dolby Audio is a set of robust technologies that delivers rich, clear, powerful sound in the cinema, at home, and on the go. It makes entertainment more compelling by providing a vibrant audio experience for content that is broadcast, downloaded, streamed, played in cinemas, or enjoyed on disc. Dolby Audio is highly reliable and widely deployed around the world, compatible with a broad range of content and electronics, and able to optimize sound for a richer, more dynamic experience. Enhance the impact of movies, music, TV, videos, and games with Dolby Audio.

About Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) creates audio, video, and voice technologies that transform entertainment and communications in mobile devices, at the cinema, at home, and at work. For nearly 50 years, sight and sound experiences have become more vibrant, clear, and powerful in Dolby®. For more information, please visit www.dolby.com.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Audio and Dolby Digital Plus are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. S15/28861

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