An Apple AirPods Pro 2 upgrade is the capability to use the earbuds as hearing aid. Changes in U.K. regulations mean Apple will upgrade the software imminently.

The H2 chip at the heart of these earbuds delivers twice the active noise cancellation power of the original AirPods Pro, making them significantly better at blocking out unwanted background noise. Whether you’re trying to focus in a busy office or find some peace during your commute, the difference is noticeable.

A sequel to Beats' ultimate workout earbuds – the Powerbeats Pro 2 – could arrive imminently with a significant redesign.

Last fall, Apple released an AirPods Pro update that brought an impressive new set of hearing protection features to the AirPods Pro 2. However, due to the regulatory approval process, some countries, including the U.K., missed out on certain features, including the ability to use the AirPods Pro as a hearing aid.

The Beats Fit Pro and second-gen AirPods are both a few years old, but that doesn't mean they're long in the tooth — here's how each pair performed

Apple's new Powerbeats Pro 2 wireless earbuds will debut very soon, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman who says the new earbuds are "due imminently."

Fun fact: you can read this in reverse to make sure you’re using every smart AirPods Pro 2 feature. Personally, I prefer to run my AirPods Pro like it’s 2019. Apple has steadily made AirPods Pro smarter over the years,