Apple Expands AirPods Pro 2 Hearing, Sleep Apnea Features Globally

Apple has significantly expanded the availability of the AirPods Pro 2's advanced hearing health features, including the Hearing Test and Hearing Aid functionalities, to over 150 countries across Europe, Asia, South America, and other regions. These features, powered by the AirPods Pro 2's custom H2 chip and requiring iOS or iPadOS 18.1 or later, allow users to conduct clinical-grade hearing tests and use their personalized hearing profiles to enhance audio clarity and support mild to moderate hearing loss. The rollout includes countries such as Argentina, Australia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cyprus, and many others, reflecting Apple's mission to make discreet, high-quality hearing support accessible globally. Additionally, Apple has broadened the sleep apnea notification feature on Apple Watch Series 10 and later to multiple new countries, enhancing health monitoring capabilities. CEO Tim Cook emphasized that these expansions align with Apple's vision to empower users with better health insights and informed decision-making through technology. The company's continued innovation in health tech underscores its commitment to global well-being and social responsibility, with expectations of further feature rollouts in the U.S. and beyond.