Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) AirPods Pro 2 receives approval from the FDA in the United States, becoming a "over-the-counter hearing aid".

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the hearing aid software for Apple Inc.'s (AAPL.US) AirPods Pro 2, allowing the AirPods Pro 2 to be used as "over-the-counter hearing aids". It is reported that the software's functions are aimed at individuals aged 18 and above, or those with mild to moderate hearing impairments. At the 2024 Apple Inc. fall product launch event, Apple Inc. announced that the AirPods Pro 2 will introduce some new hearing health-related features, with the updates set to be released later this year. The updates include a default-enabled hearing protection mode (providing passive noise cancellation in noisy environments), as well as a "clinical-grade" hearing aid mode where users will conduct a brief hearing test using AirPods and iPhone. If hearing loss is detected, a "personalized sound configuration" file will be created, allowing the AirPods Pro 2 to dynamically adjust sound according to the user's needs to help them hear external sounds more easily. Apple Inc. stated that the personalized hearing configurations will be automatically applied to music, movies, games, phone calls, and other scenarios without the need to adjust any settings. These features can help individuals better engage in conversations and stay connected with people and their surroundings.