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Apple AirPods Pro gain FDA-authorized hearing test feature

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

Apple's AirPods Pro, specifically models 2 and 3, now feature a hearing test and hearing aid functionality that was released with iOS 18.1 in October 2024. This feature, which received FDA authorization, can provide a clinical-grade screening in about five minutes. While studies suggest the AirPods Pro hearing test offers clinically acceptable accuracy and reliability compared to standard audiometry, it is intended as a screening tool and cannot replace a professional diagnosis from an audiologist, which includes more comprehensive tests. AI

IMPACT Enhances consumer health tech capabilities, offering a convenient screening tool for hearing health.

RANK_REASON This is a new feature for an existing consumer electronic product, not a core AI release or significant industry shift.

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Apple AirPods Pro gain FDA-authorized hearing test feature

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Robin Bea) ·

    Your Apple AirPods Pro can test your hearing in five minutes, but are they accurate?

    Apple AirPods use an industry-recognized standard when testing a user's hearing, but there are various factors that can give inaccurate results.

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