Ars Technica
3 months agoGadgets
Apple's AirPods Pro could be getting a "hearing aid mode" later this year
Apple's AirPods Pro could function as hearing aids in the upcoming iOS 18 update, blurring the line between consumer tech and medical devices.
The US FDA created a new category of 'Personal sound amplification products' (PSAPs) in 2022, allowing for cost savings and smartphone connectivity for mild to moderate hearing loss. [ more ]