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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman is the Apple whisperer - if that means the guy who is plugged into all things Apple. As such, his newsletter always delivers interesting tidbits of information regarding the Cupertino company's products, and this time is no different. Last week, Apple announced the new M3-powered MacBook Air, which was expected. But new iPads were also rumored countless times for a spring introduction, and so far... nothing. Gurman calms us down by saying not to worry, the new iPads are still coming, either in…

Photo: Ivan_Shenets (Shutterstock)AirPods Pro is great for drowning out the people around you, but the earbuds can also work similarly to a hearing aid. In the upcoming iOS 18 release, the AirPods Pro might go all-in with helping those who are hard of hearing. A hearing aid mode will reportedly come to the AirPods Pro with the release of iOS 18 later this year, according to Bloomberg’s Power On Newsletter sent out Sunday. Apple Unveils Its iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for…

June Wan/ZDNETApple AirPods Pro have already proven to be an unofficial, more affordable alternative for hearing aids, but they may soon be capable of serving as actual hearing aids.According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, when iOS 18 is released this fall, the premium version of Apple's AirPods will get an official hearing aid mode.Also: Apple's AirPods Pro might be an inexpensive solution to your hearing lossAirPods do have an existing feature called Conversation Boost that uses a directional microphone to amplify the…

The life of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is a story that has been told many, many times. Since she began to be rediscovered in the 1980s, there have been hundreds of books written about her, as well as several feature films telling her story from various angles. And then there are the art exhibitions – dozens since 2020 alone.Kahlo’s story has been so well-documented and so thoroughly disseminated that one wonders if it is even possible still to find a new angle on the artist. This is the sizable task that the longtime…

If your AirPods are looking old and out of date or you’ve just flushed yours down the toilet like my partner did, 2024 may be the year you get that replacement. As reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, “2024 is going to be a massive year for Apple’s smallest product”. In the Q&A for his latest newsletter, he says that there will be a “low-end and mid-tier” version of the AirPods launching this year to replace the second and third-generation AirPods respectively. We aren’t sure exactly what this means just yet but,…

Looking at rumors about Apple’s upcoming AirPods models, I told you a few months ago that I’m most interested in health features rather than even better noise cancellation. Specifically, I was excited to hear Apple was looking to give the AirPods hearing aid capabilities. That wasn’t surprising, considering Apple has already developed AirPods features that can help people hear better. If this new AirPods Pro rumor is accurate, Apple might bring a hearing aid mode to the earphones via the iOS 18 update this year.…

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. For several of the most popular leading frontmen and musicians from the heavy rock days of “turn it up to eleven”, the question of developing hearing loss was not an if, but a when. Eric Clapton, famous for that proverbial blasting of his guitar tube amp, now cites this as the reason why he’s going deaf. Ozzy Osbourne also performed at such extremely high volumes in Black…

Ahead of a US court hearing on the whereabouts of the $553 million funds Byju's had parked in an American investment firm, the edtech company on Sunday evening said its subsidiary in the US remains the beneficial owner of the fund. On Saturday, Byju's stated that it had no money to pay salaries to employees after just-raised funds through the rights issue were locked (in a separate account) after a dispute with investors. It is not clear if Byjus is the beneficial owner of $533 million, then why it could not use them for…

Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism responsible for noise-induced hearing loss through excess zinc in the inner ear. Their findings, which show promise in treating and preventing hearing loss with medication that traps excess zinc, could lead to over-the-counter options for protecting against hearing damage.Anyone who has attended a loud concert is familiar with the sensation of ears ringing. Some individuals may suffer from temporary or permanent hearing loss, or significant alterations in how they perceive…