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13 September 2024

Image is of a man and a child speaking to each other in sign. There is also an image of a pair of Airpods and a smart phone. On the screen is the hearing aids option.

Unveiled at Apple’s keynote “Glowtime” event, Apple has announced that AirPods Pro can now function as clinical-grade hearing aids. This feature will now provide an affordable and accessible solution for individuals who are hard of hearing.

Key Features:

– Hearing Aid mode fine-tunes audio settings for personalised hearing assistance
– Scientifically validated Hearing Test module for at-home assessments
– Users can upload custom audiograms for tailored Hearing Aid profiles
– Automatic Loud Sound Reduction for added protection

For more information, please read Mashable’s article on Apple’s announcement about AirPods.

Note: The Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia have not yet approved this.