Apple has added new hearing health features to the AirPods Pro 2, including support for transforming them into hearing aids.
The iPhone 16 series was obviously the star of Apple’s “Glowtime” press event, but I’m more excited about two health-related features the company revealed.
I’ve already addressed one of them: the Apple Watch Series 10’s fast-charging support. It will ensure I spend less time without a health-tracking device.
The second might be even more important and will dictate which wireless earphones I buy. The AirPods Pro 2 are about to become cheap over-the-counter hearing aids. On top of that, Apple’s most expensive earbuds will also let you run hearing tests at home to help you monitor hearing conditions. After that, you’ll be able to set them up as hearing aids.
Unlike my parents, who didn’t have similar tech at their disposal as they started dealing with the usual health issues that happen with middle age, I want to employ technology to monitor and manage my health. Health-related tech gadgets could help me detect some medical conditions early and improve therapies.
It’s why I use ChatGPT and the Apple Watch to train and run marathons. It’s why I want to upgrade to an Apple Watch Series 10 as soon as it’s available.
