FDA Approves Apple AirPods Pro as Hearing Aids in Industry First

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Apple on Thursday got a green light from US regulators to add a feature that would let upcoming AirPods Pro ear pieces be used as hearing

Apple's software"advances the availability, accessibility and acceptability of hearing support for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss," Tarver added. The test takes about five minutes, with users tapping an iPhone or iPad screen when they hear tones at various volumes and frequencies.That profile is also"automatically applied to music, movies, games, and phone calls across their devices without needing to adjust any settings," Apple said.

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