Apple execs talk M4, new AirPods Pro features, more

Apple AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they’d rather ignore
The hearing aid feature is available with AirPods Pro 2 models, and requires an iPhone or iPad to set it up. It starts with built-in tests that will help users determine if they have hearing loss, set up the feature if they do, and set personalized amplification levels.
Apple execs talk M4, new AirPods Pro features, more in new interviews
New interviews with Apple executives cover the M4, Apple Intelligence, AirPods Pro 2’s new hearing health features, and more.
Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 Firmware Ahead of Hearing Aid Feature Launch
Apple today released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, with the software available for both the USB-C and Lightning models. The
AirPods Pro 2 lets you access the iOS 18.1 hearing aid feature — here’s how it works
With the iOS 18.1 update, Apple has given AirPods Pro 2 owners access to the new "hearing aid" feature for the first time. This functionality lets the device amplify sounds, making it easier to hear conversations and navigate different environments.
How to use Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid
Now that iOS 18.1 is available to the masses, Apple’s new hearing aid feature is ready for use. The tool is one of three hearing health items the company announced alongside the iPhone 16 in September.
Apple AirPods Pro’s New Hearing Aid Feature Bridges the Gap in Hearing Accessibility
For now, the hearing aid feature is only available with the AirPods Pro 2 model. Users will need an iPhone or iPad to set it up. The feature setup starts with built-in hearing loss tests to determine whether or not users have hearing loss. If they do, they can then set up their own customized amplification levels.
New software turns AirPods into hearing aids
Some Apple AirPods wireless headphones can be used as hearing aids with a new software update available Monday. It’s a high-profile move that experts applaud, even if they reach only a small portion o
Apple Makes New AirPods Pro 2 Firmware Available Ahead of iOS 18.1 Hearing Aid Feature Launch
Apple has released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, for both the USB-C and Lightning models. The new AirPods Pro‌ 2 firmware carries a build number of 7B19, up from the 7A305 firmware Apple released in September.
New AirPods Pro 2 firmware now available for iOS 18.1’s hearing health features
Apple is rolling out new AirPods Pro 2 firmware that adds support for the powerful iOS 18.1 additions: Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and more.
AirPods Pro 2 receive support for Hearing Health features with new firmware update
Apple has released a new firmware update for AirPods Pro 2, which ushers in support for an all-new set of Hearing Health features.
How to take Apple’s hearing test with the AirPods Pro 2
When iOS 18.1 arrived earlier this week, Apple delivered the highly-anticipated suite of hearing health features that it announced at the iPhone event in September. This includes hearing aid and hearing protection tools,
AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, Max Deals: Early Black Friday Price Cuts
If you’re in the market for Apple headphones, there are already tempting price cuts before Black Friday arrives.
Amazon Offers AirPods Pro 2 Cheaper Than Prime Day, Looking To Clear Entire Stock By Monday
The AirPods Pro 2 have been a standout product since their release and earned praise for their exceptional sound quality, ...