Owners of Apple's premium AirPods Pro 2 are in for a treat with a valuable free upgrade rolling out today. The much-anticipated Hearing Aid feature has arrived in the UK, transforming the iconic white earbuds into a clinical-grade hearing device.This innovative Hearing Aid function amplifies sound for users with mild to moderate hearing loss, enhancing their ability to connect with friends, family, and the world around them.
Users can also customise their experience with a unique profile that automatically adjusts audio settings for music, movies, games, and phone calls across devices.Having been available in the US since last year, this feature has already made a significant impact on many lives."We have received a large amount of feedback from customers," explained Sumbul Desai, MD, Apple’s vice president of Health in a recent chat with Express.co.uk. "'I could hear my loved one really clearly', like those types of things."There was one where someone had a daughter who sang and it was the first time he really ever had a chance to be able to hear the voice and didn't realise that he was missing out on that.
The letters that come through are really impactful."This significant update from Apple comes at a crucial time, as millions in the UK experience mild to moderate hearing loss, often without realising its impact on their lives.
Research has indicated that untreated hearing loss can adversely affect overall health and well-being.To help users gauge their hearing ability, Apple has also introduced a Hearing Test feature on AirPods Pro 2 in the UK.
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