AirPods, Apple and hearing aids

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How to use Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid
Now that iOS 18.1 is available to the masses, Apple’s new hearing aid feature is ready for use. The tool is one of three hearing health items the company announced alongside the iPhone 16 in September.
Review: Apple AirPods Pro 2 With Hearing Aid Feature
Once you have iOS updated, getting started with the hearing aid features involves a process similar to the one offered by any number of over-the-counter hearing aid providers, only fully Apple-ified. A new page inside the AirPods Pro 2 menu on your iPhone directs you to “Set Up Hearing Aid Mode” and “Take a Hearing Test.”
Apple Sued Over AirPods Pro Crackling Audio Issues
Apple is being sued over the crackling and static sounds and other audio quality issues plaguing its very first AirPods Pro model, released in 2019 and sold through September 2022. Shortly after the first AirPods Pro units arrived,
AirPods Pro lawsuit says Apple didn’t fix the crackles and ANC faults
Back in 2020, Apple admitted that some AirPods Pro units suffered from both crackling sounds, and faults in the
AirPods Pro crackling issue target of new class-action lawsuit
A class-action lawsuit is accusing Apple of false advertising, claiming the crackling issue of the first-gen AirPods Pro go against Apple's marketing promises.
Do You Have AirPods Pro With a Crackling Issue? There’s a Lawsuit for That
Apple is now facing a class action lawsuit over its AirPods Pro model and its crackling issue. DMN has reported on the issue over the years—with the plaintiffs alleging Apple has done nothing to resolve the issue.
Class action lawsuit filed against Apple for ‘audio defects’ in first gen AirPods
As noted by MacRumors, three Apple customers have filed a class action lawsuit against the tech giant. The plaintiffs are bringing the case against Apple because the company touted its AirPods Pro (first generation as having “superior audio and noise-cancelling qualities.
Listen Up: Walmart Is Selling Apple AirPods for 44% off as an Early Black Friday Deal
In tandem with an Apple iPhone (iPhone 8 or later), you can track down your AirPods using the Find My app (which we most ...
The best AirPods in 2024, tried and tested
There is no better investment for Apple users than the AirPods Pro 2, which have been one of our best wireless earbuds picks ...
This is the cheapest we've seen the Apple AirPods 4 go for!
The Apple AirPods 4 are pretty new, so heavy discounts aren't common yet. This is the lowest price we've seen these go for, ...
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Apple AirPods 4: everything you need to know about the latest earbuds
The new earbuds ditch the tap controls of the second-gen, opting instead for the squeezable force-sensing controls on the stems used by the third-gen and AirPods Pro. Apple has also added ...
Apple AirPods 4 can't be bought cheaper anywhere else thanks to O2
All thanks to its £2.39 per month price, on a 36-month contract and an upfront fee of £30, shoppers will pay a cheaper rate ...
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The best headphones of 2024
The JLab Go Air Pop are ideal for buyers who ... You get Siri voice control, Find My support if you misplace the buds, and seamless switching between Apple devices synced to your Apple account ...
Apple AirTag 4 pack is available for $70 in the US
As the festive season is nearing, the discounts have started appearing on popular consumer electronics. Following a discount ...
Apple AirPods could start monitoring your health from 2026 — what we know
As for the AirPods, Kuo claims that because the Apple Watch has been such a success, Apple is shifting focus on the AirPods ...