FDA Approval of Apple AirPods Pro 2 Revolutionizes Hearing Aid Technology
Apple AirPods Pro 2 Get FDA Approval as Hearing Aids
Apple AirPods Pro 2 can soon be used as hearing aids, after they received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance, in what experts call a game changer for the hearing aid market. The FDA on Thursday authorized a piece of software called Hearing Aid Feature (HAF) that will allow Apple AirPods Pro 2 ear buds and other compatible Apple AirPods Pro devices to function as hearing aids when paired with an iOS 18-compatible iPhone or iPad.
Innovative Technology for Hearing Loss
This is the first time the FDA has authorized an over-the-counter hearing aid software, and it's particularly significant for the estimated 30 million Americans who suffer from mild to moderate hearing loss. iOS 18, the software through which HAF will be available, is set to arrive by October, Apple previously said.
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