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Apple’s Hearing Aid Features Released | Our Initial Impressions
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...
Apple Plans to Introduce ‘Hearing Aid Mode’ in Their iOS 18 Update | What Does This Mean for the Hearing Care Industry?
Although nothing is official at the point of publishing this article, speculation from a number of reputable forums and news outlets suggests that technology giant Apple is planning to enter the hearing care market in late 2024/early 2025. Here’s what we know so...
HearUSA vs. Gulf Gate Hearing Aid Center | What’s the Difference?
When it comes to investing in your hearing healthcare, there are many options available, and it can be confusing to know where to go, who to trust, and who is the best solution for you. With a HearUSA being just a few minutes’ walk from our office, I wanted to write...
What’s The Difference Between Hearing Aids from Costco and Gulf Gate Hearing Center?
There is a Costco store not far from our office in Sarasota. Because they offer their hearing aids at a lower price, prospective clients often ask why they should come to us instead of going to Costco. The short answer: We don’t just sell hearing aids, we provide...
Explained: Different Ways To Treat Your Hearing Loss
Are you confused about what solution is best if you (or a loved one) have a hearing loss? After all, there are a lot of different devices out there. Some are cheap and some are not. Some are good only for certain types of hearing loss. And all make big promises about...
Should You Choose a Prescription Hearing Aid Or an Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid?
Hearing aids can be grouped into two broad categories: prescription hearing aids and OTC (over-the counter) hearing aids. While they may seem similar at first glance, they’re actually quite different devices. The distinctions are important because good hearing is...
Hearing Aids are One of the Secrets of Cognitive Super Agers
People who live till 100 or older are referred to as centenarians, and make up less than one percent of the U.S. population. However, of those who do, many are still cognitively sharp and quick. Nearly 15 percent of people age 70 and older experience some form...