I’ve been eagerly anticipating the acoustic analysis of Apple’s AirPods Pro Hearing Aid Feature since their release was announced in September 2024. Now, The Hearing Review has published a study conducted by the National Acoustic Laboratories, a research institution known for shaping clinical practices and advancing hearing aid technology. This study explores key performance metricsContinueContinue reading “Breaking Down the AirPods Pro Hearing Aid Feature: How Their Gain Stacks Up Against Traditional Hearing Aids”
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Hearing Aid Feature in AirPods Pro 2 Explained
I reviewed the De Novo Classification request for the “Hearing Aid Feature” (HAF) which refers to the software within the AirPods Pro 2 (hardware) to allow them to function as OTC hearing aids. It is described as “a software-only mobile medical application that is intended to be used with compatible wearable electronic products”. The indicationsContinueContinue reading “Hearing Aid Feature in AirPods Pro 2 Explained”
Colorism and Structural Bias in Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid Color Options
One of the things that has always bothered me about the hearing aid space, is the lack of a variety of skin tone options for mid to darker skin tones. Recently I went on a deep-dive of information seeking about Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids. I came across a fascinating article by Kirjava and Faulkner (2024)ContinueContinue reading “Colorism and Structural Bias in Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid Color Options”
FDA Authorizes Apple’s “Hearing Aid Feature” to Allow AirPods to Function as OTC Hearing Aids
On Sept 12, 2024 the FDA issued the necessary authorization to Apple to allow their latest AirPods to have a “Hearing Aid Feature” and Hearing Protection. This is made possible by the FDA’s October 2022 authorization to allow for a new category of hearing devices called “Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids”. These differ from Prescription Hearing aidsContinueContinue reading “FDA Authorizes Apple’s “Hearing Aid Feature” to Allow AirPods to Function as OTC Hearing Aids”
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