Apple announced a massive upgrade for its AirPods Pro 2. That was designed to place hearing protection at the front and centre of its remit, offering a range of new features and functionality. Most notably,

An Apple AirPods Pro 2 upgrade is the capability to use the earbuds as hearing aid. Changes in U.K. regulations mean Apple will upgrade the software imminently.

The UK's department of health and social care has approved the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids, which has prompted Apple to announce

Last fall, Apple released an AirPods Pro update that brought an impressive new set of hearing protection features to the AirPods Pro 2. However, due to the regulatory approval process, some countries, including the U.K., missed out on certain features, including the ability to use the AirPods Pro as a hearing aid.

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 earbuds are on sale for $180 via Amazon. This is the first serious discount of the year and represents a savings of 28 percent. It's not a record-low, but it’s darn close. The AirPods Pro 2 earbuds have made a real name for themselves since originally launching back in 2022.

The Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro wireless earbuds are Anker's most advanced to date, featuring a host of design and hardware upgrades, all while keeping a reasonable price. The noise-canceling buds cost $129.