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Buying AirPods for someone? Here’s how to pick the right version

Shopping for AirPods this holiday season? With Apple’s current lineup of wireless earbuds and headphones, choosing the right model can be confusing. However, this guide simplifies your options so you can find the perfect pair. Whether you’re gifting someone special or treating yourself, there’s an AirPods model to match every need and lifestyle.

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PSA: New Hearing Protection feature for AirPods Pro 2 won’t be available worldwide [Updated]

AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Test

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features would only be available in the United States and Canada. This is incorrect. Those features will be available in available in more than 100 countries and regions, including the U.S., Germany, and Japan.

We’ve updated the story reflect that Hearing Protection is the only feature limited to the US and Canada.


Apple on Monday shared another glimpse at the new Hearing Health features coming to AirPods Pro 2 with iOS 18.1 next week. However, even if you have compatible hardware running the latest software, the Hearing Protection feature will only be available in the United States and Canada.

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AirPods are the ultimate AR device for your ears, here’s why

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When people talk about augmented reality, they almost always focus on visual methods of AR. But there’s an entirely different type of ‘augmented reality’ experience: one for your ears. And this is where AirPods have proven so fantastic with their ever-expanding features. Here are all the ways AirPods are the ultimate AR device for your ears.

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Apple just got authorization for AirPods Pro 2’s hearing aid feature

AirPods hearing aid feature is going to challenge social norms | AirPods 2 promo photo

Earlier this week, Apple announced a powerful new health feature coming to AirPods Pro 2: hearing aid. But curiously, the company shared that it had not yet received FDA authorization for this ‘clinical grade’ hearing aid mode. Assuming that would happen, though, the feature would arrive later this year. As of today, however, the FDA announced it has officially authorized Apple’s new feature.

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Using AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid is better than an over-the-counter dedicated device

Using AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid is better than an OTC device | A close-up of a woman wearing a conventional hearing aid

When Apple issues the firmware upgrade needed to use AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid, it will put the company into direct competition with existing over-the-counter (OTC) products.

Most OTC hearing aids offer Bluetooth headphone functionality, so a single device will serve both functions either way, but AirPods will offer two significant advantages …

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Here’s what makes AirPods Pro 2 special (and more reasons are on the way)

Apple continues to deliver updates to its best wireless earbuds: AirPods Pro 2. Gen-two hardware (Lightning or USB-C) launched with impressive Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency, and more. A year later, Apple dropped a big update that added Adaptive Audio mode, Conversation Awareness, and more. Later this year, Apple will release another feature update that adds even more enhancements.

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X-rays reveal all the differences between authentic AirPods and counterfeits

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Counterfeit Apple products are a real problem. Earlier this year we saw US officials seize over a thousand fake AirPods and Apple Watches. And Apple has a dedicated team for dealing with illegal knockoffs. While good counterfeits may look very convincing from the outside, an X-ray comparison reveals all the differences between real AirPods and fakes.

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