How Apple just changed hearing aids forever - and the lives of those who need them
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The upcoming Apple software update will introduce an interactive hearing test that turns devices into fully functional hearing aids, challenging traditional hearing aid production.
Historically, access to hearing aids was restrictive and expensive, with many insurance companies not covering costs, leaving one in five individuals without necessary aid.
The stigma surrounding hearing aids and their discomfort contributes to reluctance among individuals with hearing loss to wear them, despite the clear health implications.
The new over-the-counter hearing aid market has emerged as a disruptive force in an industry that previously faced tight regulations and limited consumer access.
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