Next Apple AirPods Could Help Users Track Their Physical Activity
3 years, 1 month ago

Next Apple AirPods Could Help Users Track Their Physical Activity

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Apple has filed for a patent that shows how its AirPods models will be able to keep track of users’ physical activity. “Wireless Ear Bud System With Pose Detection", is a newly-revealed patent application that proposes determining details of your movement via AirPods, reports AppleInsider. The patent proposes that AirPods may have sensors to gather orientation information such as accelerometer measurements during user movements. “Ear buds may have sensors to gather orientation information such as accelerometer measurements during user movements," says the patent application. “A host electronic device may communicate wirelessly with the ear buds and may form part of an ear bud system that supplies the user with coaching and feedback while evaluating user performance of a head movement routine or other exercise routine."

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Apple AirPods Pro 2 now function as hearing aids in the UK: Here’s how it works
1 month, 1 week ago

Apple AirPods Pro 2 now function as hearing aids in the UK: Here’s how it works

Live Mint  

People across the UK will now be able to utilise their Apple AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids, thanks to a new software update rolled out by the tech giant. Apple highlighted that millions of people in the UK are affected by mild to moderate hearing loss, a condition that, if left untreated, can lead to serious health concerns, including …

The new Powerbeats Pro 2 are better than the AirPods in many ways
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The new Powerbeats Pro 2 are better than the AirPods in many ways

The Independent  

Sound There was a time when Beats earphones were mocked for the aggressiveness of the sound: all mushy bass that was good for inspiration but meant the sound was always a little too much. Heart rate tracking One of the surprising and unusual features of the Powerbeats Pro is that they have built-in heart rate tracking. Unlike the Apple Watch, …

Apple's upcoming wireless earphones could come with heart rate monitoring, launch this month
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Apple's upcoming wireless earphones could come with heart rate monitoring, launch this month

Firstpost  

One of the standout features of the upcoming wireless earphone lineup could be heart rate monitoring, a function previously speculated for the AirPods Pro, but which was never materialised. One of the standout features could be heart rate monitoring, a function previously speculated for the AirPods Pro, but which was never materialised. A boost in audio and noise cancellation Apple’s …

Heart rate monitoring and more: Apple testing health-tracking tech for AirPods Pro 3, Gurman reveals
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3 months, 1 week ago

Heart rate monitoring and more: Apple testing health-tracking tech for AirPods Pro 3, Gurman reveals

Live Mint  

Cupertino-based tech giant Apple is reportedly in the early stages of developing its next-generation AirPods Pro, rumoured to be equipped with advanced health-tracking features. Heart Rate and Health Integration Several leaks suggest that users will need to wear both earbuds to activate the heart-rate monitoring feature, which is expected to sync with the Apple Health app. Potential Launch Timeline Although …

Next-gen AirPods Pro could sport health features like heart rate and temperature monitoring
3 months, 1 week ago

Next-gen AirPods Pro could sport health features like heart rate and temperature monitoring

India Today  

For the past few years, Apple has been dedicatedly working to install health features into iPhones and its wearables. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is working to add heart rate monitoring and temperature sensing for the next-gen AirPods Pro. Apple's next AirPods Pro may come with these health features After the Apple Watch, the company is reportedly working on …

FCC Sets 2026 Deadline for Hearing Aid Compatibility in Smartphones
5 months, 1 week ago

FCC Sets 2026 Deadline for Hearing Aid Compatibility in Smartphones

ABP News  

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set a 2026 deadline for smartphone manufacturers to ensure their devices are compatible with hearing aids. This move aims to improve accessibility for individuals with hearing impairments by mandating hearing aid compatibility and simpler Bluetooth pairing options. The FCC also requires manufacturers to meet specific volume control standards and clearly indicate hearing aid …

Apple earphones will turn into hearing aids with new software update - here's how it works
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Apple earphones will turn into hearing aids with new software update - here's how it works

Daily Mail  

Apple revealed its new iPhone last night with typical fanfare, along with a nifty little feature for its earphones that are already on the market. 'We're thrilled to provide breakthrough software features with AirPods Pro that put users' hearing health front and centre, bringing new ways to help test for and receive assistance for hearing loss.' With the new software …

AirPods: Apple planning to release two new versions of iPhone earphones, report claims
7 months, 1 week ago

AirPods: Apple planning to release two new versions of iPhone earphones, report claims

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple is planning two new versions of the AirPods to be released later …

AirPods Pro 2's precision finding feature is for people who keep losing their charging case
2 years, 6 months ago

AirPods Pro 2's precision finding feature is for people who keep losing their charging case

India Today  

After a series of speculations, Apple finally unveiled the second generation AirPods Pro second generation at its Far Out event. Along with the AirPods Pro 2, Apple also lifted the veil off the iPhone 14 series, Apple Watch 8, Watch Ultra among others. The charging case has also got a bunch of updates, like the in-built music system as well …

AirPods Could Have A New Safety Feature, Lets You Switch Off Music And More
2 years, 8 months ago

AirPods Could Have A New Safety Feature, Lets You Switch Off Music And More

News 18  

Apple continues to make its devices smarter and safer to some extent, and the company has typified this by filing for patents that may or may not see the light of the day. The latest filing is regarding AirPods and apparently, Apple wants to add a few features using its built-in sensors to make it safer for the wearer in …

AirPods Pro 2 may not feature the anticipated heart rate sensor
2 years, 8 months ago

AirPods Pro 2 may not feature the anticipated heart rate sensor

India Today  

Apple recently refreshed its AirPods model with a third-gen AirPod, but we are yet to see a new Pro model. Ahead of the official confirmation, notable Apple Analyst and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggests that the new AirPod Pro will launch this year, though it may skip an anticipated health feature. The heart rate sensor on true wireless earbuds isn't exactly …

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Could Be More Than Just A Wireless Earbuds This Year: All Details
2 years, 9 months ago

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Could Be More Than Just A Wireless Earbuds This Year: All Details

News 18  

Apple is going to bring the new AirPods Pro 2 model with a slew of features that make it more compelling for the users. Apple is upgrading the hardware of AirPods Pro 2 with the new H1 chip that promises improved active noise cancellation. On the health side, AirPods Pro 2 is likely to have features like heart rate monitoring …

Apple's 2022 lineup leaked: From iPhone SE 5G to mixed reality headset, everything to expect
3 years, 3 months ago

Apple's 2022 lineup leaked: From iPhone SE 5G to mixed reality headset, everything to expect

India Today  

As 2021 comes to an end, Apple’s spree of launches this year is likely to end too. That includes a new iPad Pro design on the next model slated to arrive in 2022, a redesigned MacBook Air with more ports probably, an entry-level MacBook Pro, a new Mac Pro, an updated Mac mini, and a high-end iMac with Apple Silicon. …

Apple is testing AirPods as possible hearing aids, posture improvers and in-ear thermometers
3 years, 5 months ago

Apple is testing AirPods as possible hearing aids, posture improvers and in-ear thermometers

Daily Mail  

Apple is looking at ways to make its AirPods more than just conduits for music and podcasts. A firmware update to AirPods Pro this month allow wearers to access a new 'Conversation Boost' feature that isolates the voice of the person in front of you. Scroll down for video Apple is looking into whether AirPods could be utilized as proper …

Apple Executive Hints Next AirPods Earbuds Could Come With Fitness Tracking Features
3 years, 9 months ago

Apple Executive Hints Next AirPods Earbuds Could Come With Fitness Tracking Features

News 18  

Apple’s next-generation AirPods could likely feature fitness tracking capabilities. In an interview with TechCrunch, Kevin Lynch, Apple vice president of technology indicated there’s a potential that its TWS earbuds could feature sensor fusion that is available across “some devices.” It essentially fuses data from multiple devices, say an iPhone and Apple Watch, and with software tweaks, users can get accurate …

Apple May Launch Redesigned AirPods 3 This Year, AirPods Pro 2 With Fitness Features in 2022: Report
3 years, 10 months ago

Apple May Launch Redesigned AirPods 3 This Year, AirPods Pro 2 With Fitness Features in 2022: Report

News 18  

Apple will reportedly launch redesigned AirPods 3 this year and AirPods Pro 2 next year. As always, the exact launch date or features remain unclear, though old leaks claim that the regular model will continue to lack active noise cancellation, which is available on the AirPods Pro from October 2019. In terms of health feature, the new report adds that …

Apple AirPods 2021 Refresh May Launch Soon, New AirPods Pro Coming in 2022
3 years, 10 months ago

Apple AirPods 2021 Refresh May Launch Soon, New AirPods Pro Coming in 2022

News 18  

The Apple AirPods is seemingly set to get a refresh soon, starting with the standard variant of the AirPods. This appears to suggest that Apple might introduce the new version of the standard AirPods during its flagship launch event that is typically hosted in September every year. The AirPods Max, Apple’s over the ear high fidelity headphones, will apparently not …

Apple working on introducing touch sensors to AirPods, shows leaked patent application
4 years, 7 months ago

Apple working on introducing touch sensors to AirPods, shows leaked patent application

Firstpost  

The newly teased touch sensors would cover the better part of the exterior of the AirPod, reports GSM Arena and the rest is dependent on the way the data will travel to the device via the sensor Future Apple AirPods might come with different controls with the company trying to shift to a capacitive touch system from the existing force …

Next-Gen Apple AirPods 3 Could Arrive With Touch Controls
4 years, 7 months ago

Next-Gen Apple AirPods 3 Could Arrive With Touch Controls

News 18  

Apple is reportedly working on future AirPods that could come with simple touch sensors instead of force detection for control for an improved experience. A new patent suggests that the tapping that is currently required to control the AirPods may be changed next time, reports Apple Insider. According to the report, Apple’s patent application is more concerned about the specifics …

Apple AirPods Pro Review: This Pro Will Just Make Rivals Think About Surrender
5 years, 4 months ago

Apple AirPods Pro Review: This Pro Will Just Make Rivals Think About Surrender

News 18  

There is no debate about it. There are now pressure and touch sensors in each extension—you can long press to switch between noise cancellation and transparency modes, tap to change music tracks and the AirPods Pro will automatically pause music or video playback as soon as you remove them and restart once you wear them again. The extremely low audio …

AirPods Pro will scan your ears to tell you if they fit correctly, says Apple
5 years, 5 months ago

AirPods Pro will scan your ears to tell you if they fit correctly, says Apple

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple's new AirPods Pro will scan the inside of your ears when you …

Apple AirPods 2 with health-monitoring functions are coming in first half of 2019
6 years, 2 months ago

Apple AirPods 2 with health-monitoring functions are coming in first half of 2019

India Today  

It has long been known that Apple is working on the second generation of its wireless Bluetooth earphones- the Apple AirPods. Last year, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Apple could launch AirPods 2 along with a wireless charging case in the first half of 2019. The report states that the AirPods 2 will come with a brand new …

Future Apple AirPods could track biometrics, support noise cancellation
6 years, 4 months ago

Future Apple AirPods could track biometrics, support noise cancellation

Firstpost  

Recently uncovered trademark filings reveal that future AirPods could incorporate “wellness features” and noise cancellation. The previous filing simply described “audio components and accessories” and a mention that AirPods are a “sound recording and reproducing apparatus,” among other things. The new trademark filings add “health, fitness, exercise and wellness sensors” to the list. The report speculates that the AirPods could …

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