Apple Dives Deeper Into Med Tech With Focus on Hearing Health

Plus, first impressions of the Apple Watch Series 10, and a look at Sony's all-new PS5 Pro. [View in web browser]( [CNET logo]( Insider Sep 10, 2024 An Apple a Day... There's nothing quite as thrilling as the chaos and hype of an [Apple event day](. Granted, as a longtime Apple user, I'm a bit biased. But the launch of the new iPhone 16; the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch; and the release of the next generation of Watches and AirPods warrants that kind of excitement. While our tech experts are knee-deep in all things iPhone and Watch, I want to highlight one important bit of news from yesterday's Glowtime presentation: [The AirPods Pro 2 earbuds]( will have over-the-counter hearing aid capability. Anyone who's experienced hearing loss, or who knows someone who has, understands the challenges associated with it. Traditional hearing aids are designed to help ease confusion, but they tend to raise the volume on all sounds, not just people's voices. On top of that, they can cost thousands of dollars. With the new AirPods Pro 2, you'll be able to give yourself a hearing test, and the earbuds will use "personalized dynamic adjustments" to boost sound in real time, Apple said. They're expected to be available this fall. It was hard to pick which of our Apple stories to include this week. Make sure you check out our other [Apple event coverage]( including a [comparison of the iPhone 16 specs]( and commentary on [why Apple's hardware-focused event]( was so refreshing. Katelyn Chedraoui Writer, CNET [AirPods as Hearing Aids? Everything to Know About Apple's Major Health Update]( [Apple announced that the new AirPods Pro 2 will spotlight hearing health.]( display: block; max-width: 116px; max-height: 15px; display: block; max-width: 69px; max-height: 15px; Insider Essentials [First Impressions of the Apple Watch Series 10's Bigger Screen and Slimmer Body]( [The new model is a bridge between the flagship watch and the bigger, buzzier Apple Watch Ultra.]( [I Played Sony's All-New PS5 Pro]( [Exclusive: I visited Sony's PlayStation headquarters and asked Sony executives what makes this upgrade different.]( [iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus Hands-On: Camera Control, Action Button and New Colors]( [These iPhones will be among the only ones to run Apple Intelligence. Check out all the new features.]( CNET Recommends [iPhone 16 Preorder Countdown: Release Date, Price, Colors for Apple's Newest Phones]( [Here's everything you need to know about preordering the new iPhone 16 models.]( [CNET] You are receiving this email because you've signed up to receive newsletters and promotional content from [CNET.com](. To update your account, please visit our [Newsletter subscription center](. [Unsubscribe]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( CNET 235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A. [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tiktok]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Flipboard]( © 2024 CNET, a Red Ventures company. All rights reserved.