FDA approves next generation of AirPods Pro for OTC hearing aid use
By Jack Aylmer (Anchor), Evan Hummel (Producer), Emma Stoltzfus (Video Editor)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday, Sept. 12, that it has authorized “the first over-the-counter hearing aid software device” for individuals with “mild to moderate” hearing loss as part of a feature announced by Apple for its second generation of its AirPods Pro. The move could be a game changer for the more than 30 million Americans with some form of hearing loss.
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The new allowance from the FDA will open the door for people to purchase the dual-use hearing aid from stores or online without a medical exam or prescription.
However, the AirPods’ ability to transform into a “clinical grade” hearing aid is just one of many features. The earbuds will also offer a hearing protection mode to save a person’s ears from loud, potentially damaging volumes.
Apple said that the AirPods will be available this fall.
[JACK AYLMER]
A GAME CHANGER FOR MORE THAN 30 MILLION AMERICANS WHO HAVE SOME FORM OF HEARING LOSS.
THE F-D-A AUTHORIZING “THE FIRST OVER-THE-COUNTER HEARING AID SOFTWARE DEVICE” THURSDAY– FOR THOSE WITH MILD TO MODERATE HEARING LOSS AS PART OF A FEATURE JUST ANNOUNCED BY APPLE FOR THE SECOND-GENERATION OF ITS AIRPODS PRO.
BRINGING THE HEARING AID OPTION TO THE DEVICE IS A HUGE DEVELOPMENT– POTENTIALLY REDUCING COSTS FOR HEARING AIDS– WHICH CAN BE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE.
THE F-D-A SAYS AIRPODS WILL BE AVAILABLE AS AN O-T-C HEARING AID FOR PEOPLE 18 AND OLDER.
THE NEW ALLOWANCE FROM THE AGENCY OPENS THE DOOR FOR PEOPLE TO PURCHASE THE HEARING AID DIRECTLY FROM STORES OR ONLINE WITHOUT A MEDICAL EXAM OR PRESCRIPTION.
APPLE’S HEALTH APP WILL ALSO LET USERS CREATE A PERSONALIZED AUDIO PROFILE FOR THE HEARING AID.
THE AIRPODS ABILITY TO TRANSFORM INTO A “CLINICAL-GRADE” HEARING AID IS JUST ONE OF MANY NEW FEATURES.
THE EARBUDS ALSO OFFER A HEARING PROTECTION MODE SAVING YOUR EARS FROM DAMAGING NOISES.
THE EARBUDS WILL BE AVAILABLE THIS FALL.
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Click to see story on NZ HeraldApple AirPods Pro to have ‘clinical’ hearing aid
Click to see story on RTÉApple’s new AirPods Pro 2 to double as hearing aids
Click to see story on The HillApple’s AirPods Pro 2 Bring ‘Clinical-Grade Hearing Aid’ Without The Stigma Or High Cost: Here’s What People Have To Say – Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)
Click to see story on BenzingaApple AirPods Pro 2 Can Test Your Hearing
Click to see story on c|netApple says AirPods Pro 2 can be used as ‘clinical-grade’ hearing aids
Click to see story on TechCrunchEverything Apple announced, from the AI-powered iPhone 16 to AirPods that double as ‘clinical grade’ hearing aids
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Click to see story on NDTV ProfitiPhone 16 and new AirPods as hearing aids: Apple goes on the offensive
Click to see story on www.kleinezeitung.atAirPods Pro 2 adds ‘clinical grade’ hearing aid feature
Click to see story on 9 to 5 MacAirPods Pro 2 Adds ‘Clinical Grade’ Hearing Aid Feature
Click to see story on slashdot.orgYou might not have to buy hearing aids thanks to the AirPods Pro 2
Click to see story on Android AuthorityApple is turning AirPods Pro 2 into ultra-advanced hearing aids
Click to see story on NumeramaAirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid? Apple takes the gamble
Click to see story on Clubic.comApple AirPods Pro Will Soon Be Able To Act As Hearing Aids
Click to see story on SlashGearYou can now use AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid device
Click to see story on Phone ArenaHearing aids without a prescription from Apple / free hearing tests with AirPods
Click to see story on خبرآنلاینAirPods Pro 2 to be clinical grade hearing aid with update
Click to see story on AppleInsiderApple Event Top Updates: iPhone 16 Launched With Apple Intelligence, AirPods Pro 2 With Hearing Aid Support
Click to see story on newsmobile.inWhat are the Apple AirPods Pro 2’s new hearing tools? The health updates explained
Click to see story on Trusted ReviewsApple iPhone 16 event: How an AirPod Pro hearing aid stole the
Click to see story on constellationr.comThe AirPods Pro 2 Will Soon Double as Hearing Aids
Click to see story on Bioethics.comAirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid device
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