Apple shares new AirPods findings from Hearing Study
Apple has released new findings from its Hearing Study conducted with the University of Michigan, involving over 160,000 participants, highlighting the value of AirPods' hearing health features. The study found that 16% of participants with clinically normal hearing still perceived their hearing as fair or poor, revealing a gap between objective results and subjective experience. It also discovered a link between hearing loss and slower walking speed, especially in adults over 60, suggesting hearing health may impact overall physical health.
- ▪The Apple Hearing Study includes over 160,000 participants, making it one of the largest hearing studies ever.
- ▪16% of participants with normal hearing (≤25 dB) rated their hearing as fair or poor.
- ▪Worse hearing was linked to slower walking speed, particularly in adults aged 60+.
- ▪The study used Apple’s Hearing Test Feature to measure hearing via 4-frequency pure tone average (4PTA).
- ▪Findings suggest monitoring hearing over time can help protect long-term hearing and physical health.
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