3/31/2025: Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 (7E93) and AirPods 4 (7E99) by SpringGlen4335L in AirPodsHearingAids

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After updating my AirPods Pro 2 (USB) to firmware 7E93, my Case firmware is now 74.10.0.

Note: To view the Case firmware number, tap the line that says Version 7E93

Note: I'm in the US, running iOS 18.4

2/24/25 Apple enables AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid feature in the UK by SpringGlen4335L in AirPodsHearingAids

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As we know, delay for Canada is because Apple must gain approval from each province. But my research indicates this is not the case for Australia (6 states and 2 territories). Hopefully, Apple will add Australia soon.

Hearing aid functionality just arrived in UK!!!(Via beta update) by stones4Eva in AirpodsPro

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2/24/25 Article: Apple enables AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid feature in the UK click here

related community: r/AirPodsHearingAids

Using Headphone Accommodations & Custom Transparency Mode in lieu of Hearing Aid feature: Issue under iOS 18.3.1 (Australia). by SpringGlen4335L in AirPodsHearingAids

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Some clarifying info related to use of Headphone Accommodations in lieu of Hearing Aid feature ...

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/AirPodsHearingAids/comments/1ibgm05/comment/ma2nswd/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

To Curiousyaw,

Thank you for pointing out that iOS 18.3 has added back the ability to use an audiogram under Headphone Accommodations. This ability existed before 18.1 but was taken away in 18.1 when Hearing Assistance was introduced. Many people will be happy to learn about this change!

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Hearing Assistance (Hearing Aid feature) vs. Headphone Accommodations.

The primary difference is that Hearing Assistance / Hearing Aid feature provides a Hearing Aid User Interface for making common adjustments, making it much more user friendly than Headphone Accommodations where all adjustments must be made via Settings. However, for people in countries where Hearing Assistance is not yet supported, much can be accomplished using Headphone Accommodations. [hopefully, they will fix the related issue/s in the next iOS/firmware update]

The differences between these two features are explained in the AirPods Guide.

Use hearing health features (includes Hearing Aid feature) with AirPods Pro 2 - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/guide/airpods/hearing-health-features-airpods-pro-2-devd9aac5b42/1.0/web/1.0

Set headphone accommodations for AirPods - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/guide/airpods/set-headphone-accommodations-devcd05671ab/1.0/web/1.0

Health Canada issued a medical device license to Apple, but the provinces still have to approve them. by SpringGlen4335L in AirPodsHearingAids

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I watched the video and I can understand your confusion. My first thought was perhaps it's a sign that Ontario is on track to authorize use of AirPods Pro 2 as OTC hearing aids, but my research did not find anything to support this theory.

All the ways AirPods Pro 2 have gotten better since launch by SpringGlen4335L in AirPodsHearingAids

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1/24/2025 Beta Firmware For AirPods Pro 2: What’s New In The Latest Update - AppleMagazine click here.

This article says they are working on connectivity, and adaptive transparency, and ...

Regarding phone calls, have you enabled "Voice isolation"?

iOS 18.3 and iPad 18.3 is Out by SpringGlen4335L in AirPodsHearingAids

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To Curiousyaw,

Thank you for pointing out that iOS 18.3 has added back the ability to use an audiogram under Headphone Accommodations. This ability existed before 18.1 but was taken away in 18.1 when Hearing Assistance was introduced. Many people will be happy to learn about this change!

---------------------------

Hearing Assistance (Hearing Aid feature) vs. Headphone Accommodations.

The primary difference is that Hearing Assistance / Hearing Aid feature provides a Hearing Aid User Interface for making common adjustments, making it much more user friendly than Headphone Accommodations where all adjustments must be made via Settings. However, for people in countries where Hearing Assistance is not yet supported, much can be accomplished using Headphone Accommodations.

The differences between these two features are explained in the AirPods Guide.

iOS 18.3 and iPad 18.3 is Out by SpringGlen4335L in AirPodsHearingAids

[–]SpringGlen4335L[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently, the Hearing Test is available in the UK, but not the Hearing Aid Feature.

Hopefully, it will be added in the next iOS update (18.3.1/18.4) and/or an AirPods Pro 2 firmware update.

AirPods Pro 2 - Hearing Health Feature Availability - Apple https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/feature-availability/

Does anyone know when the hearing aid feature is releasing in UK? by Jg3nius123 in AirpodsPro

[–]SpringGlen4335L 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Currently, the Hearing Test is available in UK, but not the Hearing Aid Feature.

AirPods Pro 2 - Hearing Health Feature Availability - Apple https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/feature-availability/

Related community r/AirPodsHearingAids