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Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 could forever change how people access hearing aids

Apple will let users take hearing tests at home.

Since AirPods are just about everywhere at this point, this rollout means a lot of people who already own the second-gen Pro buds will get instant access to Apple’s hearing aid solution. Previously, the second-generation AirPods Pro were considered personal sound amplification products(PSAPs), which aren’t replacements for full-fledged hearing aids. The AirPods Pro 2 have plenty of other perks, too, including a transparency mode that lets in ambient sound from the surrounding environment as well as conversation awareness that automatically detects when someone is speaking to enhance their voice while lowering media volume.

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