Only one-third of people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually get one.
And if you already own some AirPods Pro, then its free to try.
To be clear, were not suggesting that AirPods will replace properly-fittedpersonally-tailored hearing aidsfor everyone.
Someone wearing a hearing aid.GN Group / Unsplash
All AirPods Pro users know about transparency mode.
It lets you tweak the output of the AirPods to match your hearingboosting high frequencies, for example.
Last year, the FDAchanged the rules to allowover-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.
AirPods Pro & iPhone.The Average Tech Guy / Unsplash
Previously, only Personal sound amplification products (PSAPs) were available over the counter.
PSAPs are blunt instruments that boost sound but with little finesse.
The FDAs rule change allowed actual hearing aids to be sold without lengthy and expensive processes.
Hopefully OTCs will improve access and encourage individuals to treat their communication difficulties."
Like reading glasses, only for ears.
Its a pretty big deal.
