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Apple AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they’d rather ignore

The hearing aid feature is available with AirPods Pro 2 models, and requires an iPhone or iPad to set it up. It starts with built-in tests that will help users determine if they have hearing loss, set up the feature if they do, and set personalized amplification levels.

WTHI-TV · 4h

Apple's new AirPod can be used as a hearing aid: what a local hearing specialist has to say about it

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The new Apple AirPod has a function that lets people use the device as a hearing aid. News 10 checked in with Chris Strole, a local hearing specialist from Beltone Hearing Care in Terre Haute. He says it's best used for people with mild hearing loss who may not need a traditional hearing aid yet.

Engadget on MSN · 12d

How to use Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid

Now that iOS 18.1 is available to the masses, Apple’s new hearing aid feature is ready for use. The tool is one of three hearing health items the company announced alongside the iPhone 16 in September.

Apple to release its own smart home camera in 2026

BGR · 12h

Kuo: Apple smart home camera and AirPods with health features coming in 2026

A trusted insider says Apple is working on a smart home camera and new AirPods models with a focus on health features.

ZDNet · 5h

Apple smart home camera and new AirPods feature rumors swirl - what to know

Apple is working on a new smart home device and some extra health features for upcoming AirPods, says Ming-Chi Kuo.

MacRumors · 21h

Kuo: Apple Planning Smart Home Camera and New AirPods With More Health Features

In a blog post today, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed two new products that Apple apparently plans to release in a few years

Apple Releases Firmware Updates for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4

Apple today released firmware updates for both AirPods 4 models (version number 7B20) and the AirPods Pro 2 with both ...

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Apple's new AirPods offer hearing aid features, but are they worth the cost?

Apple is set to release its latest AirPods this week, promising a new feature that could benefit the estimated billion people ...

How to take the AirPods Pro 2 hearing test

How to set up and use the Hearing Aid feature If your hearing test recommends using your AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid, you will be prompted to activate the feature. Be aware, though, ...

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How to Use Apple AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids

A free, over-the-air update gives these popular earbuds a hearing test and over-the-counter hearing aid capabilityAirPods Pro ...

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