In September 2024, the FDA authorized Apple's over-the-counter hearing aid software so that the AirPods Pro 2 can now double as hearing aids for adults with mild or moderate forms of hearing loss.

With iOS 18.1, Apple is adding a new set of hearing health features to the AirPods Pro 2. The iOS 18.1 release candidate for developers and public beta testers includes the full hearing aid ...

If you're concerned about hearing loss and own AirPods Pro 2, Apple offers a convenient clinical-grade Hearing Test that's easy to use. Here's everything you need to know about checking your hearing ...

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Apple's hearing test, built right into the AirPods Pro 2, is a quick and easy way to understand your hearing health. Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals.

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 are a major innovation in personal hearing assistance. By integrating hearing test capabilities and personalized hearing aid functionality, Apple has opened the door to ...

AirPods Pro 2 gained hearing aid capabilities with iOS 18.1, which was released to the public in October. Users can run a test to detect potential hearing loss and then use the results to adjust their ...

It's just a fact of life: As we get older, our hearing declines, little by little. Although many of us have noticeable hearing loss by the time we're in our 40s, most of us don't act on it until later ...

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