EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 9 MIN
How Apple Is Quietly Revolutionizing Hearing Health
from Mac and Apple with Fexingo: macOS, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Ecosystem Conversations · host Fexingo
Apple has been quietly adding hearing health features to AirPods for years, but with the release of iOS 18 and new AirPods Pro firmware in early 2026, the company is now offering a full clinical-grade hearing test and hearing aid functionality. Lucas and Luna break down the specific features, the regulatory path Apple navigated with the FDA, how the test works in under 10 minutes, and what this means for the $10 billion hearing aid industry. They also discuss the privacy implications of storing audiogram data on-device and whether Apple's move could finally destigmatize hearing loss for millions of people. Listeners learn one concrete, shareable insight: the new Hearing Test feature on AirPods Pro 2 generates a personalized audiogram that syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, adjusting audio output in real time. #Apple #HearingHealth #AirPods #iOS18 #HearingTest #HearingAid #FDA #Audiogram #HealthTech #AirPodsPro2 #Accessibility #HearingLoss #Technology #TechPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #DigitalHealth #AppleEcosystem Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Apple has been quietly adding hearing health features to AirPods for years, but with the release of iOS 18 and new AirPods Pro firmware in early 2026, the company is now offering a full clinical-grade hearing test and hearing aid functionality. Lucas and Luna break down the specific features, the regulatory path Apple navigated with the FDA, how the test works in under 10 minutes, and what this means for the $10 billion hearing aid industry. They also discuss the privacy implications of storing audiogram data on-device and whether Apple's move could finally destigmatize hearing loss for millions of people. Listeners learn one concrete, shareable insight: the new Hearing Test feature on AirPods Pro 2 generates a personalized audiogram that syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, adjusting audio output in real time. #Apple #HearingHealth #AirPods #iOS18 #HearingTest #HearingAid #FDA #Audiogram #HealthTech #AirPodsPro2 #Accessibility #HearingLoss #Technology #TechPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #DigitalHealth #AppleEcosystem Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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