Apple is expanding AirPods Pro hearing aid features to most of Canada. The functionality arrives with iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2. Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan will gain access to the features. Ontario is notably absent from the initial rollout. The hearing aid capabilities first launched in the US with iOS 18.1. While Ontario residents will have to wait, the province is expected to allow over-the-counter aids after regulatory changes in the fall, likely pointing to a 2027 implementation. Quebec and Nova Scotia are also absent from the current list of supported provinces.
The rollout represents Apple's continued expansion of health-focused features for its wireless earbuds. By integrating medical functionality into a consumer product, Apple aims to increase accessibility for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. The features require compatible iPhone or iPad software and the latest AirPods Pro hardware. Users in the designated provinces can expect the update to arrive as part of the broader iOS 27.2 software release later this year.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing