Samsung adds advanced health features to Galaxy Buds following regulatory approval.
- This development allows users to utilize the earbuds as a hearing aid without the need for specialized devices.
- Hearing Test Feature The first feature includes a hearing test that employs pure tone audiometry.
- It adjusts sound amplification levels to meet individual hearing needs.
- Expansion into Health Technologies This initiative aligns with Samsung's strategy to expand its investments in health technologies.
Samsung Receives Approval for Hearing Features in Galaxy Buds
Samsung has announced that it received approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in South Korea to add hearing test and hearing assistance features to select models of its Galaxy Buds. This development allows users to utilize the earbuds as a hearing aid without the need for specialized devices.
Upcoming Software Updates
The new features will roll out through software updates for the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The gradual launch is set to begin in South Korea in early 2027.
Hearing Test Feature
The first feature includes a hearing test that employs pure tone audiometry. The earbuds will emit sounds at various frequencies to assess the user’s hearing ability, creating an audiogram that illustrates hearing levels in each ear.
Hearing Assistance Feature
The second feature utilizes the test results to enhance the user’s ability to hear sounds they struggle to detect. It adjusts sound amplification levels to meet individual hearing needs.
Target Audience and Integration
Samsung confirmed that the new technologies aim to assist adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. Additionally, these features will integrate with the Samsung Health app to provide information related to hearing health and noise exposure levels.
Expansion into Health Technologies
This initiative aligns with Samsung’s strategy to expand its investments in health technologies. The hearing assistance feature previously received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, alongside the development of other tools for monitoring health indicators through its wearable devices.
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