Around Sound Apk

Around Sound Apk

Latest version 3.10.0
04 May 2017

Older Versions

Apk Infos

Version3.10.0
Rating3.3/5, based on 1,144 votes
Size‎4 MB
Requires AndroidAndroid 3.0+ (Honeycomb)
Author's NotesHave your phone listen around while you enjoy your music, movies and games!

About Around Sound APK

Around Sound APK Download for Android
Around Sound APK Download for Android

Description

Around Sound allows you to listen to music, watch videos or play games while still being aware of your surroundings.

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What it does:
This app uses your your headset's microphone to listen for loud noises. Then depending on the mode it either pauses or dips the volume of your music or movie then plays back the sound that triggered it. Then returns your music or movie to normal volume or resumes playback.

Bluetooth Mic Option:
Currently only works with mono headsets and some AD2P kind

Where would I use it?
+At the office: pause your music automatically when someone is trying to get your attention
+At home: Don't miss door slams, children crying, your dog barking, or other warning signs
+At the airport: Relax at the gate and have your music pause when the gate announcements start
+Anywhere relatively quiet where you want to know if something happens around you

Best to use with:
Sound isolating earbud headphones with mic- These are practically earplugs now, so don't miss out on what's around you.
You can use it with just headphones but be aware the microphone used is now your phone. So leaving it in your pocket wouldn't work so well.

How to use:
Make sure your headset is plugged in. Simply start the app, push Start, see the noise level around you, set the trigger level by using your finger to swipe the meter, hit the home button to access your music, videos or games and enjoy.

Limitations:
-Needs Gingerbread or higher (Android version 2.3, etc)
-Portrait Mode Only for this free version
-You can't be in a really loud environment otherwise the microphone input will be maxed out and there is no way to detect a louder sound.

Compatibility:
Works with most popular music and video players: Make sure to enable headset controls if it's not working at first

Samsung's FM Radio App currently doesn't work (actually crashes the app, sorry)

Permissions Needed:
Network Communications: Full Internet Access (For Ad Supported Version)
Phone Calls: Read Phone status (shuts off the audio processing during calls)
Hardware Controls: Audio Settings, Record Audio (to use the microphone, no audio is ever stored)
Coarse Location(Not GPS): For Ad Supported Version
Photo/Media/Files/Storage: For Ad Supported Version (ad caching)
Billing: For in app upgrades
Bluetooth: For Bluetooth mic feature
Broadcast Sticky: For Bluetooth mic feature


Developed on a Galaxy S7
Around Sound is Superpowered

Latest updates

What's new in version 3.10.0

New Feature: Listen Now
New Feature: Notification controls
Bug fixes

How to install Around Sound APK on Android phone or tablet?

Download Around Sound APK file from ApkClean, then follow these steps:

Update Phone Settings

  • Go to your phone Settings page
  • Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
  • Check the Unknown Sources box
  • Confirm with OK

Go to Downloads

  • Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
  • Tap the APK file you downloaded (com.MarksThinkTank.AroundSound-v3.10.0-ApkClean.apk)
  • Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.

Older Versions

3.10.0 (58)4 MB

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User's Reivew

5 ★Good concept. But app needs enhancements
2 ★I really wanted this to work, but the sound quality was horrible and would like it to work with Bluetooth headphones
3 ★Kills Music Audio Quality. Concept is cool and much needed. I want to listen to high quality music at my desk... then, have the music ducked or pause if someone says my name or shouts HEY YOU!! Fix the normal audio quality and I'd be glad to pay.
4 ★As it stated in the description this is mainly compatble for mono Bluetooth headsets and some Bluetooth headphones. I wish that it is compatible with my Beyution BT513 headphones because switching on the Bluetooth Mic disconnects the media audio from the headphones,and instead just uses the phone's speaker. This is highly important to me because the sound that I need to hear from people who need my attention are directed to my ears that are covered by my headphones.
4 ★I love the functionality this app gives. I enjoy listening to music while I work but people often approach me at my desk so I tend to avoid it because I have trouble hearing them with my ear buds in. This app solves that problem. The only thing I don't like is it adds a fairly quiet hiss that is very noticeable at lower volumes. It also makes all my music sound muddy; sort of like it is dampening the highs and mids when it passes music through. I hope to see audio quality improved in future updates.
5 ★Holds a lot of promise, if further improved to recognize minor sounds. Can use the app at many places. But 'Goto store' button is crashing the app and erases the trigger level. Please fix it.
1 ★Sent many emails but no response. I'd like to get refunded or the pro version I paid for! Pay attention to purchase it, the Play Store does not help in case! Still waiting for a response...
1 ★It plays the ambient noise through the phone's speaker and not the headphones, causing it to go into a feedback loop.
1 ★I have the Galaxy S5
5 ★Audio was only playing in one earphone piece for some strange reason. This app fixed it!
3 ★Add another
3 ★Launching. The app is a problem.