Samsung Galaxy Buds Gain FDA-Cleared Hearing Aid Stamp To Rival AirPods
Similar to what Apple started with its AirPods Pro, Samsung has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for an over-the-counter hearing aid feature for the Galaxy Buds, bringing clinical-grade hearing assistance directly to consumer wireless earbuds.
The approval basically allows Samsung to introduce a software-based Hearing Test and Hearing Aid feature to compatible devices, positioning the South Korean tech giant in direct competition with the AirPods Pro hearing health suite. Scheduled to roll out this Q4, the functionality transforms standard consumer earbuds into over-the-counter (OTC) medical devices tailored for adults aged 18 and older who experience perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.
Saving you a visit to the audiologist or needing separate prescription hardware, the system centers on a five-minute self-administered test accessed through the Galaxy Buds app. Utilizing pure-tone audiometry, the software evaluates each ear independently across varying frequencies to construct a personalized audiogram. This...
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