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AirPods Pro: FDA-Approved Hearing Aids or Just Another Apple Gimmick?
Apple’s AirPods Pro can now double as over-the-counter hearing aids, thanks to FDA-approved software. This new feature aims to reduce stigma and costs, offering clinical-grade hearing assistance in your earbuds.
Hot Take:
Apple just turned your AirPods Pro into mini-doctors for your ears, and the FDA gave it a thumbs up. Now you can justify the price tag by saying they’re medical devices!
Key Points:
- FDA approves Apple’s hearing aid feature for AirPods Pro as the first OTC hearing aid software device.
- Clinical study shows self-fitting strategy is as effective as professional fitting.
- New features: Hearing Protection mode and Hearing Test for personalized audio profiles.
- 1.5 billion people globally suffer from hearing loss, making this a significant development.
- Apple’s De Novo classification application was reviewed for low- to moderate-risk novel devices.
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