Apple said Monday that a version of its latest AirPods earbuds will come with built-in hearing aids, which it says would help more than 1 billion people globally.
The feature on the AirPods Pro, which Apple describes as equivalent to an over-the-counter hearing aid, is designed for users with mild to moderate hearing loss.
"This helps them better engage in conversation, and keeps them connected to the people and environment around them," Apple said.
AppleThe AirPods Pro will use the personalized hearing profile to inform how its hearing aid feature adjusts sounds in real time, including phone calls, music and other types of media.
Apple noted that according to the World Health Organization, about 1.5 billion people around the world live with hearing loss.
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