Apple's AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid feature excludes Canada

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 can now function as hearing aids in 106 countries, including the U.S. and Germany, but not in Canada. Health Canada approved the features in December, but provincial regulations complicate their availability. In Ontario, hearing aids require a prescription from a health professional, which affects the sale of AirPods as hearing aids. Apple is working with provinces to comply with regulations and hopes to offer the features soon. The U.S. previously required prescriptions for hearing aids but changed its rules in 2022 to allow over-the-counter sales. Other Apple hearing tools are available in Canada, but the AirPods hearing aid feature remains unavailable.