AirPods Pro May Get a New ‘Hearing Aid Mode’ with iOS 18

Mar. 11, 2024

The specifics of this new iOS 18 feature for AirPods Pro are still under the wraps. Well, this isn’t the first time that Gurman reported about Apple’s plans to bring new health features to its AirPods lineup. Last year, he hinted at a hearing test feature that’s in the works for future AirPods offerings.

Apple has been consistent in offering accessibility features across its Apple ecosystem. With iOS 17, the giant addedPersonal Voicefor people who are at risk of losing their voice or ability to speak. Now, with iOS 18, AirPods Pro users might access advanced functionalities that cater to their hearing needs.

It is not yet clear whether this feature will be available only on second-generation AirPods Pro or on the first-generation as well.

For now, these are just rumors and suggestions. Apple hasn’t made any formal statement or confirmed these changes. We’ll have to wait for some time until the giant declares it. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has already confirmed the much-buzzedApple’s Generative AI features.