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If you own the AirPods Pro 2, you can now take a five-minute hearing test right on your iPhone. With the release of iOS 18.1 and new firmware for the Pro 2, Apple is introducing several new hearing health features — and the hearing test is among them. This will hopefully go a long way in raising awareness about hearing loss and encouraging safer listening practices.
A few notes before you begin. First, intended for those 18 and older, Apple’s hearing test should be taken in a quiet environment where you’ll be able to hear the various tones that are played in each ear. Be aware that iOS 18.1 (or later) and AirPods Pro 2 firmware 7B19 (or later) are required to access the test. And for now, it’s only available in the US and Canada. Apple…