In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is developing new health features for its audio products. One of these features would enable AirPods to conduct a hearing test. The Verge points out that AirPods already support audiogram profiles, which iOS can use to adjust the earbuds’ output for individuals with hearing loss. Currently, third-party apps like Mimi can generate these profiles. If Apple proceeds with its own test, it would be another example of the company “Sherlocking” a feature from a third-party developer.
Additionally, Gurman states that Apple is exploring how to position and market the AirPods Pro as a hearing aid, following the FDA’s decision to make over-the-counter options more accessible to Americans last year. As part of this initiative, the company has recently hired engineers with experience in traditional hearing aids.
Another new feature Apple is working on for AirPods is the ability for the earbuds to measure your…
2023-07-02 11:25:31
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