FDA authorizes OTC hearing aid software by Apple for AirPods Pro, available this fall.

The FDA has authorized Apple's Hearing Aid Feature for AirPods Pro, marking the first over-the-counter hearing aid software. Set to launch this fall, it allows users aged 18 and older with mild to moderate hearing loss to customize their hearing experience using an iPhone or iPad, without needing a prescription. This development aims to enhance accessibility to hearing support, following the FDA's 2022 regulations permitting direct sales of hearing aids.

September 12, 2024
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