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Apple Announces Clinical-Grade AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid Feature with Free Update

Oct 21, 2024, 02:10 PM

Apple has announced a new feature for its AirPods Pro 2, allowing them to be used as hearing aids. This innovation comes as part of a free software update that will be available in about a week. The hearing aid functionality has been positively reviewed, with many noting its effectiveness. The move is seen as a significant step in addressing hearing loss, and it has been highlighted that this development is also a result of bipartisan efforts led by President Biden to break up the hearing aid cartel. Additionally, Apple has launched hearing protection for the AirPods Pro 2 in Canada.