Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) greenlit an intriguing over-the-counter hearing aid offering from Apple that could encourage millions of people to do something about their mild to moderate hearing loss. With a software update coming later this fall for iOS 18-compatible iPhones and iPads, Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 earbuds will provide hearing assistance for $249, making them one of the more affordable over-the-counter hearing aids on the market (excluding the cost of the phone or tablet).
Joseph Polidoro is a Sarasota, Florida-based independent science writer. His work has appeared in Scientific American and Science News.
