Think Apple AirPods are just for music and podcasts? Think again. In this episode, I explore how Apple has quietly turned AirPods into powerful tools for people with mild hearing lossāno audiologist required.
Whether youāre curious about Appleās āLive Listenā and āConversation Boostā features or wondering if these wireless earbuds could save you a trip to the hearing clinic, this episode has you covered. Iāll walk you through the tech, explain how the hearing test works (I even took it myselfāspoiler alert: my hearing is still good), and show you how to set everything up right from your iPhone.
If you or someone you know has been saying āWhat?ā a little too often lately, this might be the most surprising tech tip youāll hear all week.
š Key takeaways:
šļø How Appleās Live Listen and Conversation Boost work with AirPods
š What your hearing test results meanāand how to run one
š§ The difference between these features and true hearing aids
š± Who this works for (and what Android users can try instead)
š ļø Step-by-step instructions for setup and customization
ā ļø Legal and medical disclaimers you need to know
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š Mentioned in this episode:
Appleās Hearing Health tools (Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual)
AirPods Pro and AirPods Max
Whether youāre dealing with hearing changes or just want to geek out over how Appleās repurposing everyday tech for health, this oneās worth a listen.
š Soā¦ have you tried the hearing test on your iPhone yet? Let me know what you think.
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