Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 just got FDA approval to double-up as hearing aids

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Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 just got FDA approval to double-up as hearing aids

September 13, 2024, 06:02 AM

Credit: Lil Katz / Android Authority
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 will soon function as over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for adults, following FDA approval.

The update will amplify sound for those with mild to moderate hearing loss and create a custom sound profile through the Apple Health app.

This marks a major step in integrating health features into consumer tech, likely inspiring similar innovations from competitors like Samsung.

Apple is all set to introduce hearing aid capabilities to the AirPods Pro 2 after receiving an official nod for the software from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The public health and safety body has recognized the Pro AirPods as the first “over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid software device.”

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