While not a remedy to severe hearing loss, this feature could be a great help to those afflicted with mild to moderate hearing loss. And for many people, a pair of AirPods will be a lot less daunting – and more stylish and user friendly – than a hearing aid.

AirPods Pro 2, the latest version of Apple’s earbuds, already have an ability that allows users to take a five-minute hearing test. But now, if the test indicates mild to moderate hearing loss, the user can switch on a function to boost their hearing at the touch of a button.

Apple's Vice President of Health, Dr. Sumbul Desai has been a pivotal force behind new health tools on iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. The executive was in the UK to witness the launch of the latest innovation from her team at Apple — a free software update that transforms its top-selling Bluetooth earbuds into a clinical-grade hearing aid