Future AirPods Pro to come with built-in thermometer, act as hearing aid

– Body temperature measurement in a future generation – The brand might tap into the hearing aids market thanks to new FDA rules

Apple is said to bring an update to the charging case of the AirPods Pro with a USB-C port.

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While we might not see any major upgrades to AirPods Pro this year, a future generation of the product is expected to feature new health sensors.

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Sensors for features such as heart rate measurement were earlier rumoured to come with AirPods Pro but the product launched sans them last year.

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The brand already has features like Live Listen and Conversation Boost but new rules by USA’s FDA

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regulatory are now allowing the over-the-counter purchase of hearing aids without a prescription.

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The brand has already started hiring engineers from the field for this new effort.

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A hearing test feature will also allow users to check if they have any hearing impairments.

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