Inside Apple’s effort to integrate hearing health into AirPods Pro 2

Apple aims to make hearing health more accessible with AirPods Pro 2, introducing a tool for protecting, testing, and enhancing hearing. The company reveals the development process behind these features.

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AirPods Pro Earbuds In Hand

The company is taking a significant leap in personal health tech with the launch of its comprehensive hearing health solution, now officially announced for the AirPods Pro 2. The news follows earlier coverage on October 22, which gave a sneak peek into Apple’s state-of-the-art Audio Lab in Cupertino.

With the official release, Apple confirms that its new features — Hearing Protection, at-home Hearing Test, and clinical-grade Hearing Aid functionality — are now available through a software update. Apple introduces an end-to-end hearing health experience, marking the first time a consumer tech company has done so to address a growing global health concern.

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