Apple’s iOS 14 Adds Sound Recognition Safety Feature; Sign Language Detection
In addition to the newly announced spatial audio and personalized amplification for AirPods in the latest Apple iOS 14 update, other beneficial features for people who are Deaf and hard of hearing have also been added. These new features include a “Sound Recognition” safety function and a sign language detection feature for FaceTime group chat.…
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AirPods Get New Spatial Audio and Personal Amplification Features in iOS 14
Today marked the start of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) where updates to the operating systems that run the iPhone, iPad and various other Apple products are typically revealed. Last year, the company unveiled an updated health app that now includes a “hearing health” section and features to detect harmful noise exposures and alert the user.…
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AirPods Poised to Become Apple’s 3rd Largest Business by 2021
According to Bernstein analyst, Toni Sacconaghi, sales of Apple’s AirPods could balloon to 85 million in 2020, generating approximately $15 billion in revenue for the company. Sales of the popular wireless earbuds this year had already doubled over 2018, reaching $6 billion in sales by the end of 2019. AirPods have grown to become one…
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Reports: Amazon Set to Unveil Alexa-Powered Wireless Earbuds to Rival AirPods
UPDATE: On September 25, Amazon announced the company’s attempt to break into the wireless earbud space with ‘Echo Buds’ truly wireless earbuds, featuring noise reduction technology from Bose. At a price set below rival Apple’s popular AirPods, Amazon hopes to take market share and increase adoption of its popular voice assistance, Alexa. Read more about…
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Apple Unveils New Apps and Upgrades Geared Toward Persons with Hearing Loss
June 3rd marks the start of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference where updates to the operating systems that run the iPhone, iPad and various other Apple products are revealed. During this week-long event, Apple is also expected to unveil several new apps for the Apple Watch, including ones that have new health tracking applications, as well…
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HHTM Hearing News Round-up: This Week’s Notable Stories
It’s AAA week in Columbus, Ohio and as audiologists attending the meeting walk the expo floor they will be exposed to an unprecedented number of smartphone apps, voice-activated technology, rechargeable devices, not to mention an assortment of implantable and hybrid products that could help expand the marketplace demand for hearing care professionals. If you can’t…
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With Expanded Media Offerings, It’s Showtime Again at Apple. Will New AirPods be Part of Upcoming Announcement?
According to consumer electronic industry reports, Apple will hold an event on March 25th. They are expected to announce its long-rumored TV streaming and Apple News subscription services. Rumors of an event at the end of March began last month, saying that the company will reportedly focus exclusively on services. Although, some insiders suggest it…
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Apple Plans to Bring Bio-Tracking to Medicare Advantage Programs
The advent of biosensors in hearing aids might be a harbinger of how medical device and consumer electronic companies have similar long-terms goals: Both are beginning to address the changing demands of the aging population by adding bio-tracking to their devices. Not only are hearing aid manufacturers, like Starkey, getting in on the act by…
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HHTM Hearing News Round-up: Notable Stories This Week
Now that fall is approaching it’s time to grab your favorite pumpkin-infused snack and catch up on some industry news. Apple Watch Provides Users with Several New Secondary Features, Will Hearing Aids Follow Suit? Unveiled last week with typical Apple fanfare, the new Apple Watch Series 4 is morphing into a serious medical…
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Apple Announces More Enhancements to AirPods
Recently, Apple announced the imminent arrival of its new iOS 12 operating system, which they plan to release in the fall. With iOS 12, Apple’s AirPods can use their “Live Listen” assistive hearing technology to turn the AirPods into an amplification device. The “Live Listen” feature has been available since 2014 on compatible Made For…
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