More disappointment from Apple over Auracast: they ain’t doing it just yet. Despite being super excited about the technology last year. With all major hearing aid companies now backing the technology and Android having it built in to its operating system, it seems that Apple is now the only major refusnik....
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No actionable change — Apple's continued absence of Auracast support does not alter current clinical fitting or counseling practice, but audiologists should be aware when advising patients on smartphone compatibility with Auracast-enabled hearing aids.
Apple's outsized smartphone market share means its ongoing lack of Auracast support significantly limits the real-world utility of Auracast-capable hearing aids for a large portion of patients.
- 01iPhone 18 launches without Auracast Bluetooth LE Audio support.
- 02Major hearing aid manufacturers and Android devices already support Auracast.
- 03The omission delays mainstream adoption of Auracast for hearing aid users.
- 04Hearing advocates expressed disappointment at Apple's continued inaction on the standard.
- 05No timeline from Apple on future Auracast implementation has been announced.
Major hearing aid manufacturers already support Auracast Bluetooth LE Audio.
opinionpartially supportedAndroid devices already back Auracast technology.
opinionpartially supportediPhone 18 does not include Auracast support.
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