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Samsung’s Hearing Aid Feature on Galaxy Buds Cleared by FDA
Samsung's Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid feature received U.S. FDA clearance to serve as over-the-counter hearing aids. It provides hearing tests and personalized sound amplification for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Why it matters
People with mild to moderate hearing loss can address their needs without a prescription or clinic visit. This increases accessibility by integrating hearing support into consumer earbuds.
The details
- The feature is available on Galaxy Buds3 Pro and Galaxy Buds4 Pro.
- Availability begins in the U.S. and select markets in Q4, 2026.
- Users can complete a five-minute self-administered Hearing Test within the settings menu.
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