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Along with unveiling new products on Monday including the iPhone 16 lineup and the Apple Watch Series 10, Apple shared a big update for its earbuds: AirPods Pro 2 are getting a new hearing aid mode. While this could help people with difficulty hearing, it could also fix a problem AirPods and other headphones can contribute to in the first place: hearing loss.

According to the American Osteopathic Association, about one in five teens will experience hearing loss in their life, and some experts think it’s because of headphones and earphones.

“Avoiding excessive use of listening devices altogether will go a long way in preventing hearing loss,” James E. Foy, an osteopathic pediatrician, told the AOA. “Whether using headphones or earphones, moderation is key.”

Foy also suggested using…

Thanks to a recent update, Apple Music subscribers can now transfer playlists to a YouTube Music profile. This new feature was introduced very quietly, as Apple didn’t make an announcement through its usual avenues. We only learned about the tool after people discovered changes made to one of the company’s support documents.

Subscribers will need to meet certain requirements before migrating anything over. First, you’ll need an Apple Music or iTunes Match subscription. Users also need an active YouTube Music account. Fortunately, you don’t need a YouTube Music subscription, so at least moving playlists won’t be a pricey endeavor. 

Also: How to get an Apple Music student discount subscription

Assuming you have everything in order, Apple says to head over to its 

Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading:

Intel — The chip stock sank 17%. Intel said it would suspend its dividend in the fiscal fourth quarter, and it announced plans to lay off 15% of its workforce. The news coincided with worse-than-expected quarterly results. Intel also shared disappointing guidance for the current quarter.

Amazon — Shares of the e-commerce giant dropped 5% in extended trading. The company reported weaker-than-expected revenue for the second quarter and issued a disappointing forecast for the third quarter. Revenue in its cloud division increased 19% in the second quarter, beating analysts’ estimates, however.

Apple — Shares of the iPhone maker inched higher, as the company beat analysts’ estimates on the top and…

Apple’s iOS and iPadOS mobile operating systems have many overlapping features, which makes sense, considering the iPad serves as a more significant, work-oriented sibling to the iPhone. With the release of the latest iPadOS 18 public beta, many standout iOS 18 features (improved Calculator and Notes) make the leap to the larger screen where they feel more at home. Like the iOS 18 beta, iPadOS 18 currently lacks the AI-powered Apple Intelligence and new Siri tools. Still, iPadOS 18 is a fantastic productivity boon if you work on an iPad.

How to Download the iPadOS 18 Public Beta

iPadOS 18 is compatible with the following iPads: iPad Pro (M4), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st gen and later), iPad Air (M2), iPad Air (3rd gen and later), iPad (7th gen and…

At least four of the best VPN services have reportedly disappeared from the Apple App Store in Russia as of Thursday, July 4, 2024. 

The news comes as two of the providers affected (Red Shield VPN and Le VPN) have shared the communication they received from Apple to notify the removal “per demand from Roskomnadzor,” the Russian censor body, for including “content that is illegal in Russia.” NordVPN and Proton VPN also appear to have been removed.