FDA authorizes first OTC hearing aid software to be used in Apple's AirPods Pro
3 months, 1 week ago

FDA authorizes first OTC hearing aid software to be used in Apple's AirPods Pro

Hindustan Times  

-The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized the first over-the-counter hearing aid software that is intended to be used with compatible versions of the Apple AirPods Pro headphones. HT Image Earlier this week, Apple said its AirPods Pro 2 could now be "transformed" into a personalized hearing aid via an upcoming software update that would boost specific sounds in real time, including parts of speech or elements within a user's environment. Once installed and customized to the user's hearing needs, the software enables versions of the AirPods Pro to serve as an OTC hearing aid, that is intended to amplify sounds for 18 years or older people with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing impairment, the health regulator said. "Hearing loss is a significant public health issue impacting millions of Americans," said Michelle Tarver, acting director of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

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

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Wired  

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 wireless earphones include a new hearing-aid capability, along with several other hearing health features. We asked a grandmother in her eighties who uses hearing aids on a regular basis—to be more specific, my grandmother—to test the feature for a week. Familiarity with the user interface of Apple products allowed my grandmother to help with this review …

Elon Musk Lauds Apple AirPods Pro 2's Touching Ad Of Hearing Aid Feature
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Elon Musk Lauds Apple AirPods Pro 2's Touching Ad Of Hearing Aid Feature

ABP News  

X owner Elon Musk has hailed Apple's new holiday-themed Musk while responding to this ad said, "This is cool." This is cool https://t.co/OeowXbGYvN — Elon Musk November 29, 2024 In a touching two-minute The ad was widely praised on social media for its heartfelt storytelling and was noted for steering away from Apple's typical "woke" advertising approach. Airpods Pro 2: …

Elon Musk buries hatchet with Apple, lauds Heartstrings ad for AirPods Pro 2 with hearing aid feature — 'This is cool'
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Elon Musk buries hatchet with Apple, lauds Heartstrings ad for AirPods Pro 2 with hearing aid feature — 'This is cool'

Live Mint  

Tech mogul Elon Musk has shared rare praise for Apple’s latest The Apple’s CEO Tim Cook shared the ad on X, expressing his pride in the teams behind the technology. “I’m so proud of the many teams across Apple developing powerful technologies that are improving people’s lives," he wrote. “The Hearing Aid feature on AirPods Pro 2 uses your personalised …

Elon Musk, once at odds with Apple, just praised its latest ad. Watch
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Elon Musk, once at odds with Apple, just praised its latest ad. Watch

Hindustan Times  

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Bengaluru innovators unlock hearing aid feature in Apple AirPods for grandmothers: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru innovators unlock hearing aid feature in Apple AirPods for grandmothers: Report

Hindustan Times  

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Apple Introduces Hearing Health Feature for AirPods Pro 2 Users
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Apple Introduces Hearing Health Feature for AirPods Pro 2 Users

India Today  

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Apple AirPods Pro's Hearing Aid Feature Could Help Millions with Hearing Loss
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Apple AirPods Pro's Hearing Aid Feature Could Help Millions with Hearing Loss

Associated Press  

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FCC Sets 2026 Deadline for Hearing Aid Compatibility in Smartphones
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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's New Hearing Test Can Reveal Life-Changing Insights
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Apple's New Hearing Test Can Reveal Life-Changing Insights

Live Mint  

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Apple has a hot new product. It’s a hearing aid.
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Apple has a hot new product. It’s a hearing aid.

Live Mint  

When the world’s most valuable company held its latest glitzy event this week, Apple offered a peek at its highly anticipated AI tools and the next iPhone. As soon as it rolls out the software update this fall, Apple will instantly make the AirPods Pro 2 into a medical device, essentially turning every pair of the company’s top-selling headphones into …

Apple's AirPods Pro hearing aid software gets U.S. FDA nod
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Apple's AirPods Pro hearing aid software gets U.S. FDA nod

The Hindu  

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized the first over-the-counter hearing aid software that is intended to be used with compatible versions of the Apple AirPods Pro headphones. Earlier this week, Apple said its AirPods Pro 2 could now be "transformed" into a personalized hearing aid via an upcoming software update that would boost specific sounds in real …

Apple’s AirPods Pro Could Soon Disrupt the Hearing Aid Industry
3 months, 1 week ago

Apple’s AirPods Pro Could Soon Disrupt the Hearing Aid Industry

Wired  

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

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Apple’s new AirPods are also hearing aids. Can they really save you thousands of dollars?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple’s new AirPods are also hearing aids. Can they really save you thousands of dollars?

CNN  

CNN — During its glossy product announcement event on Tuesday, Apple unveiled a new role for its latest AirPods Pro model: medical device. “We’re adding this groundbreaking capability to help more than 1 billion people living with mild to moderate hearing loss,” said Sumbul Ahmad Desai, Apple’s vice president of health. Over-the-counter hearing aids, such as Apple’s offering, also are …

FDA change ushers in cheaper, easier-to-get hearing aids
2 years ago

FDA change ushers in cheaper, easier-to-get hearing aids

Associated Press  

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Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids: Disability Experts Weigh Benefits And Concerns

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized a ruling Monday that will make hearing aids available over the counter without a prescription or an appointment. “People that want to enhance their hearing, or get back to a level of hearing that they had, if they have mild or moderate hearing loss, that couldn’t afford it in the …

The Unintended Consequences of OTC Hearing Aids
2 years, 4 months ago

The Unintended Consequences of OTC Hearing Aids

Wired  

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

Daily Mail  

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