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Use Apple AirPods Pro 2 to perform medically certified hearing test

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 can now perform clinically certified hearing tests in Australia after receiving approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration .
The hearing test employs a clinical method called pure-tone audiometry and provides results in the Health app.
Users with mild to moderate hearing loss can activate a hearing aid mode to amplify specific frequencies based on test results.
The World Health Organisation estimates that 1.5 billion people are affected by hearing loss worldwide.

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Sydney Morning Herald

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Use Apple AirPods Pro 2 to perform medically certified hearing test

One of the most hyped new features Apple announced last year was the potential to use the existing Apple AirPods Pro 2 to perform a hearing test - and that feature is rolling out in Australia today.

3 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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Apple AirPods can now be used as hearing aids in Australia

From today, users with a set of $400 AirPods Pro 2 can self-administer a hearing test and use their earbuds as an over-the-counter hearing aid.

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You heard right: Apple finally rolls out update to turn AirPods Pro 2 into hearing aids in Australia

Following firmware rollouts in the US and UK earlier this year, Apple’s scientifically approved hearing test on the AirPods Pro 2 is now available to Australian users.

3 days ago·United Kingdom

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You Can Now Use AirPods Pro 2 As Hearing Aids In Australia

With approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Apple has pushed out a software update that allows AirPods Pro 2 to both test hearing and be used as hearing aids in Australia. The Bluetooth device is now rated to assist people aged 18 or older with mild to moderate hearing loss. While this signifies a win for accessibility, removing part of the cost barrier and democratising testing, experts remain adamant that this isn’t a comple…

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Gadget Guy Australia

Apple's AirPods hearing aid feature addresses big issue in Australia

After having to wait several months, Australians can now access Apple’s hearing aid functionality with the company’s AirPods Pro 2 headphones. Apple secured approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration in December last year for a set of features, including Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Loud Sound Reduction. These features originally launched overseas last year, along with an Apple-commissioned clinical study about the effectiveness of the…

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channelnews : Hearing Aid Features Now Available on AirPods Pro 2 in Australia

Apple has introduced new hearing health features with the AirPods Pro 2, now available in Australia, designed to help users monitor and manage their hearing. The features include a scientifically validated Hearing Test, a clinical-grade Hearing Aid capability, and Loud Sound Reduction. These advancements aim to address the global issue of hearing loss, which affects...

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