FDA Approves First OTC Hearing Aid Software for Apple AirPods Pro
On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first over-the-counter hearing aid software designed for use with compatible versions of Apple’s (AAPL.O) AirPods Pro headphones.
Earlier this week, Apple announced that its AirPods Pro 2 can be transformed into a personalized hearing aid through an upcoming software update.
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Once installed and tailored to the user's hearing needs, the software enables compatible versions of AirPods Pro to function as an over-the-counter hearing aid. Consequently, it amplifies sounds for individuals aged 18 and older who experience mild-to-moderate hearing loss, according to the health regulator.
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