Becker's Healthcare October 13, 2021
Hannah Mitchell

From hearing aids to thermometers, Apple is researching how to put a healthcare twist on AirPods, The Wall Street Journal reported Oct. 13.

Five details:

  1. Potential uses for the wireless headphone include reading body temperature, enhancing hearing and monitoring the wearer’s posture, the Journal reported.
  2. Apple is developing prototypes for AirPods to take the user’s body temperature from inside their ear, according to the report. To monitor posture, Apple would use motion sensors in the AirPods to alert wearers of slouching, the Journal reported.
  3. Apple has not made it clear if the AirPods...

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