[Conversations By Nokia]
… Dolby brought Dolby Stereo sound to A Star is Born in 1976, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound to Batman in 1992, and Dolby 3D to Beowolf in 2007. …
This year, at Mobile World Congress, Dolby and Nokia announced a partnership with movie service Voddler as the world’s first ever mobile service delivering Dolby Digital Plus. Dolby also announced Dolby Digital Plus in more devices, including theNokia PureView 808 and the Nokia 700, Nokia 701 and Nokia 603.
“We’re taking it to the next level,” Dowell says. “These devices not only decode Dolby Digital Plus, they add Dolby Headphone technology to give you an amazing surround sound experience for personal listening.”
At the moment Nokia supports 5.1 channel surround sound, but is working with Dolby to increase that even further.
Press the Dolby button on your Nokia screen and you’ll hear the difference with normal stereo sound. …
See the full story here: http://conversations.nokia.com/2012/05/04/dolby-and-nokia-putting-hollywood-magic-in-your-hands-and-ears/