Owners of AirPods Pro 2 in the United Kingdom can use the earbuds as hearing aids, with Apple bringing the feature live in the country a few months after the United States.

Why is Apple, one of the biggest and most valuable names in technology, turning its bestselling headphones into lower-cost hearing aids? Because the company has been steadily expanding its reach

Apple’s AirPods Pro. Most people use them to listen to music and podcasts or make phone calls. Experts say more people are using AirPods as a discreet alternative to traditional hearing aids.