Apple's "Its Glowtime" event was held yesterday and was packed with some major product releases and upgrades. Although the new iPhone 16 lineup got most of the hype, the tech giant brought some significant features to its other devices that cannot be missed. The company launched AirPods 4 with an ANC model, and the AirPods Pro 2 also made its way to the big release. One of the biggest feature upgrades for the earbuds seems to be the hearing health experience promised with the new AirPods Pro model.
AirPods Pro 2 is to be packed with a holistic hearing health experience and can be used as a hearing aid
Apple's earbuds have made their mark in the accessory category through the constant evolution and advanced features it tends to bring forward with the AirPods. This year, the company did not fail to impress us with the revolutionary health-centric capabilities incorporated in the AirPods Pro 2.
AirPods Pro 2 promises a first-of-its-kind health feature that allows the device to be an over-the-counter clinical hearing aid and is not heavy on the pocket. The in-ear device continues Apple's commitment to hearing health by offering a comprehensive experience under one umbrella that allows for protection, aid, and testing. The hearing aid's capability is to work with the help of the hearing profile that is generated through a hearing test and then make adjustments in real-time according to the environment.
With the help of the new Hearing Protection feature, the company is actively working on providing users with a pleasant hearing experience by minimizing exposure to environmental noise in real-time and improving massively on the previous AirPods noise cancellation capability by leveraging the H2 chip. The feature extends to all environmental listening modes, protecting users' ear health.
The AirPods Pro 2 would also act as a way to evaluate hearing ability by bringing a scientifically validated Hearing Test to the model. The test would use the general clinical approach of utilizing pure-tone audiometry, and it is said to not take much time to complete. Users can then access the test results through the Health app, which allows them to share the information with their doctors when seeking medical advice. Apple has undoubtedly revolutionized the technology by making it easily accessible to users through their personal devices.
The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features will soon receive required regulatory approvals for medical-grade functionalities. AirPods Pro 2 seems to be a huge leap in the company's hearing health initiatives and can serve as a trendsetter in the category.
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