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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 could forever change how people access hearing aids

By Emma Roth

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 could forever change how people access hearing aids

Between flashy shots of a sleek new Apple Watch and a colorful array of iPhones, Apple made a major announcement for a two-year-old product: the AirPods Pro 2. The earbuds will soon gain a hearing aid function that anyone can access, a move that will provide a cheaper alternative to traditional hearing aids and an all-in-one solution that could change the way people get help for hearing loss.

The Food and Drug Administration signed off on over-the-counter hearing aids in 2022, giving people access to cheaper alternatives that don't require them to see a doctor. Provided Apple receives approval from the FDA, Apple's new "clinical-grade" over-the-counter hearing aid capability will roll out as a free software update this fall. Some people with hearing loss have already used the AirPods Pro as a way to amplify sound, but this update will have the FDA's stamp of approval and will come with a few other benefits.

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