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Would earphones make the earth sound better? However, Apple does and is about to introduce its new AirPods Pro 2 with the advanced hearing aid capability towards late October 2024.
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Apple is Set to Transform its AirPods into Hearing Aids
This feature of the hearing aid will be available worldwide on October 28 via an iOS software update version 18.1. It requires an iPhone or iPad running the latest version of iOS or iPadOS to use this functionality.
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The other catch is that this feature only works with the H2-equipped AirPods Pro 2. Apple has a special advantage here which we will see why this is so soon, while many brands have over-the-counter hearing aids available from high-end manufacturers to budget options coming out of China. A self-assessment test users do at home that helps adjust the levels of hearing aid prosessors. And AirPods work like conventional earphones with all Apple devices.
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This move brings Apple into a new market dominated by long-established players. Competing on price may pose a challenge for Apple in this market.
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There are high hopes from Apple's hardware boss John Ternus, who says this will be " it is the best hearing aid that you can buy.
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Apple Releases New AirPods Lineup With Redesigned AirPods 4, Adaptive Sound On AirPods 3 And Hearing Test and Hearing Aid For iPhone Or iPad on new supported devices Following yesterday's event.
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Apple's wireless earbuds: first for music on the go, now also a medical device. Experts and audiologists say this could be a game changer, removing two large barriers that often keep people from getting help for their hearing: societal stigma and high prices.
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"Hearing loss is so common that many people don't even realize they have it," U.S. hearing expert Andy Sabin recently told The New York Times.
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With Apple’s growing portfolio of health and wellness features across its devices, the new hearing aid mode for AirPods Pro 2 has the potential to make a significant impact for the millions of people around the world with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as health or medical advice. Always consult a doctor or qualified healthcare professional with any questions about medical conditions or health goals.
