When Franklin Leonard posted about his experience of AirPods Pro 2's hearing aid mode, he wasn't trying to go viral. But 250,000 views and over 3,000 likes later, that's exactly what happened.

If that sounds familiar, there might be something already in your pocket that could help—Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 now offers hearing assistance for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.

AirPods Pro 2nd gen users will soon get access to several hearing-related features through an upcoming update. Pocket-lint. ... The new ways Apple's AirPods Pro are quietly protecting your hearing ...

Apple is preparing to turn its AirPods Pro 2 into easy-to-use aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. By Paula Span In your pocket or purse, you may be toting around small devices that ...

You see them in ears nearly everywhere you go: Apple’s AirPods Pro. Consumer Reports says more people use them as a discreet alternative to traditional hearing aids.

ENT specialists said this will help make hearing aids more accessible and affordable. Hearing aids can cost up to $8,000 and often aren't covered by insurance. Apple AirPods Pro 2 are $249.

If you have the AirPods Pro 2, you can check your hearing to see if the Hearing Aid feature might help. Make sure that your iPhone or iPad are updated to iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 (you can also use the ...