AirPods Pro 2 gain hearing aid functionality in the UK

Back in September, Apple announced a clinical-grade Hearing Aid mode for its AirPods Pro 2 users. The feature was first introduced in the US following approval by the FDA, and Apple has now confirmed it is making its way to the UK.

The hearing aid feature is now available as an OTA software update for AirPods Pro 2 users in the UK. After updating to the latest software version, users will see a new Hearing Test that assesses their hearing range.

AirPods Pro 2's Hearing Test

Following the test, users will receive a personalized hearing profile that boosts sounds in their surroundings in real time, just like a dedicated hearing aid. The feature is also applied across phone calls, music, videos and games on all of your paired devices.

Apple previously confirmed plans to bring its hearing aid functionality to over 100 countries and regions, though, like in the US and UK, it will need authorization from local health authorities before it can push the update.

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