Apple’s new AirPods Pro double as hearing aids

Apple announced an array of new features in its latest product lineup this week, including innovations to the iPhone maker’s new generation of the AirPods Pro that could be a game changer — and a bargain — for people with hearing loss.

The AirPods Pro 2, which will be available starting Sept. 20, doubles as a hearing aid for users with mild to moderate hearing loss. And at $245, it could serve as an alternative to prescription hearing aids that can cost thousands o