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Apple Watch Series 10, 9, and Ultra 2 gain FDA approval for sleep apnea detection, available on watchOS 11, aiding in probable detection for users 18+.

FDA clears Apple Watch's sleep apnea detection feature for Apple Watch Series 10, 9, and Ultra 2, available in the U.S. and 150+ countries. The feature uses accelerometer data to monitor breathing disturbances, aiming to detect moderate to severe sleep apnea in those 18+ not previously diagnosed.

Apple's latest AirPods Pro can function as hearing aids with FDA-approved software, reducing the need for additional devices. The FDA's approval marks the first over-the-counter hearing aid software, aiming to improve accessibility for those with mild to moderate hearing loss.

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 granted FDA approval for over-the-counter hearing aid software, enabling them to function as hearing devices for users with mild to moderate hearing loss. The feature involves a hearing test on iPhone, creating a personalized sound profile. Apple also plans to introduce this feature in future AirPods models.

FDA approves Apple’s Hearing Aid Feature for AirPods Pro 2, available via iOS 18 update this fall. The feature aids adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, offering a more affordable option compared to traditional hearing aids.

Apple received FDA approval for AirPods Pro 2's hearing aid feature, enabling users with mild-to-moderate hearing loss to enhance sound clarity without traditional aids. The feature will roll out later this year in over 100 countries.

Apple's AirPods Pro 2, with FDA approval, can now be marketed as over-the-counter hearing aids, offering a cheaper alternative to traditional devices. The Hearing Aid Feature (HAF) software adjusts sound amplification based on user hearing tests, making it suitable for mild to moderate hearing loss. This move disrupts the high-cost, prescription-required hearing aid market, potentially reducing stigma and costs for users.

Apple's new 'Hearing Aid Feature' for AirPods Pro 2 and iOS 18 devices, approved by the FDA, aims to help adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, offering a home-based hearing test and sound amplification via a free software update. This move responds to the high cost and stigma associated with traditional hearing aids, potentially improving accessibility and reducing health risks linked to untreated hearing loss.

DeepWell DTx received FDA clearance for its biofeedback software, allowing its games to treat stress and hypertension as a supplement to other treatments. Co-founder Ryan Douglas believes this reflects a recognition of the mental health crisis and resource constraints, enabling media creators to connect to digital mental health reimbursement streams. DeepWell's VR game Zengence and other games like Super Mario or Animal Crossing can offer therapeutic benefits, with the company advocating for a 15-minute, three times a week 'dose'. The technology aims to expand to treat PTSD, epilepsy, sleep disorders, and memory disorders, with Douglas suggesting similar principles apply to other forms of entertainment.