Apple AirPods Pro 2 to Offer Built-In Hearing Aid Features

Apple's latest update integrates hearing aid technology directly into AirPods Pro 2, aiming to make hearing assistance more accessible.

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 will soon function as over-the-counter hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss.
Users can perform an on-demand hearing test via their iPhone to customize the AirPods Pro 2 settings for personalized hearing assistance.
The new feature will also enhance audio during phone calls, music, movies, and games, unlike other OTC hearing aids that turn off during media playback.
This update is pending FDA approval but is expected to launch this fall, positioning AirPods Pro 2 as a cost-effective hearing aid option.
Industry experts believe Apple's entry into the OTC hearing aid market could reduce stigma and increase adoption of hearing aids globally.