Today, October 28, 2024, Apple released its iOS 18.1 software, which includes the long-anticipated hearing health features. This release has been a long time coming, as we have closely monitored the progress, announcements, and initial rumors over the past nine...
Apple Officially Announces a Hearing Test and Hearing Aid Feature | What This Means
Yesterday (September 9, 2024), Apple held an online event to make a number of announcements about their next generation of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Having shared that Apple was rumored to be launching a 'Hearing Aid Mode' earlier this year, we watched with...
What Happened to ‘Hearing Aid Mode’?
What did everyone think of the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference this year? With all the predictions about “Hearing Aide Mode,” I was eagerly watching for the big reveal… that never came. With a slew of updates, including “Apple Intelligence,” their new foray...
Apple Plans to Introduce ‘Hearing Aid Mode’ in iOS 18 Update – What Does This Mean for Hearing Care?
Here’s what we know up to now: rumors suggest that iOS 18 will include a new feature called “Hearing Aid Mode.” Predicted to be released in September 2024, this new feature would allow Apple AirPods users to use their earphones as sound amplifiers, helping them hear...
Understanding Humana Insurance Coverage for Hearing Aids: The Flex Audiology Show #6
Welcome to episode six of The Flex Audiology Show! Today, we're going to cover some details around Humana insurance and whether they cover hearing aids. Ashley, our front office staff, is asked about Humana insurance daily. Somebody will call and say, “I have Humana,...
Flex Audiology Celebrates a Milestone: Erica Person Honored With Joel Wernick Award
A Prestigious Recognition in Audiology In an extraordinary acknowledgement of dedication and achievement, our very own Erica Person, the founder and driving force behind Flex Audiology, has recently been honored with the esteemed Joel Wernick Award. This prestigious...
Announcing the Deserving Winner of Our Hear for the Holidays Competition
The holidays aren’t over yet for one lucky person. We finally chose a winner for our annual Hear for the Holidays competition! Back in November 2022, we opened our inbox to everyone needing help with their hearing. How does it work? People are encouraged to nominate a...
MIT is Working on Reversing Hearing Loss; Here’s Dr. Person’s Opinion
Recent news has indicated that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is getting closer to finding a cure for hearing loss. Right now, hearing loss can only be managed but not reversed; MIT hopes to change that soon. According to the announcement, MIT is...
The Jabra Enhance Plus Is Here – Is This The 21st Century Hearing Solution We’ve Been Waiting For?
I’ve been waiting for the Jabra Enhance Plus release date for months, and now these hearing-enhanced earbuds are finally here! Flex Audiology is a certified Jabra Enhance center, so my excitement with the news is high. The release is creating a flurry of online...
What Are Prescription Hearing Aids And How Are They Different To Over-the-Counter Devices?
For years, we have been referring to all hearing aids simply as “hearing aids.” Recently, President Biden has made an executive order to allow another category of hearing aids to be made available to all Americans. This new type is called an “over-the-counter” hearing...