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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.
I did Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 hearing test, and I’m doomed
After years of neglecting loud environments and using AirPods all the way up, performing an AirPods Pro 2 hearing test revealed a harsh truth.
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.
New Apple AirPod Pros can serve as hearing aids
Experts say that addressing hearing deficits is beneficial for our health, and it has become easier in recent years.
AirPods Pro 2 lets you access the iOS 18.1 hearing aid feature — here’s how it works
Learn how to activate the hearing aid feature on AirPods Pro 2, enhancing your auditory experience with iOS 18.1.
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 worldwide with hearing loss.
Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 Firmware Ahead of Hearing Aid Feature Launch
Apple today released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, with the software available for both the USB-C and Lightning models. The
How to Use Your AirPods as a Hearing Aid
Apple recently introduced the ability to use your AirPods Pro as a hearing aid. Here's how you can take a sound test and enable the feature.
Your AirPods Pro 2 can now work as a hearing aid–here’s how
Start by putting your AirPods Pro 2 in your ears and then open Settings. Tap on your AirPods (near the top of the Settings page) and look for the Hearing Health section. You’ll see options for Hearing Protection, Hearing Assistance, and Take a Hearing Test. Tap that to get started.
Apple AirPods Pro’s New Hearing Aid Feature Bridges the Gap in Hearing Accessibility
For now, the hearing aid feature is only available with the AirPods Pro 2 model. Users will need an iPhone or iPad to set it up. The feature setup starts with built-in hearing loss tests to determine whether or not users have hearing loss. If they do, they can then set up their own customized amplification levels.
AirPods as hearing aids, Google ad changes and Hollywood tackles the Pope
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Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health tools could normalize wearing earbuds everywhere
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How to take the AirPods Pro 2 hearing test
you may instead be prompted to turn on Media Assist instead of the Hearing Aid feature. It's a big deal that Apple has added these hearing capabilities to the AirPods Pro 2. As anyone who ...