Applesmuch-talked-abouthearing health featuresfor theAirPods Pro 2have finally been released in a firmware update today.
All features are free to use and compatible withiPhoneandiPad, as long as the software isiOS 18.1.
The first feature makes it much easier to diagnose hearing loss within the confines of your home.
Photo: Andrew Liszewski / Gizmodo
Itll save time, effort, and money and encourage people to get tested regularly.
At a hearing health briefing, Apple told Gizmodo that millions of Americans unknowingly live with hearing loss.
So, its essential to routinely check up on how your ears are doing.
The test is taken on the iOS Health app and takes around five minutes to complete.
It plays a few tones that you respond to by tapping your screen.
you’re free to also download your results if you gotta show them to a professional.
Your AirPods Pro as hearing aids will also make real-time adjustments in intensity based on your surroundings.
This isnt just for people with hearing issues.
The third feature protects your ears against loud and harsh environmental noise.
To contextualize this, a fitness class is 100 dBA, and mowing the lawn produces 90 dBA.
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