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.

Each bud has full volume and track controls, so you don’t need to fumble with your smartphone to make adjustments. And that smartphone can be an iPhone or Android device — the Powerbeats Pro are compatible with both. They also have Audio Sharing so you can pair two sets of Powerbeats Pro with the same device so you can listen with a friend.

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,

The UK's department of health and social care has approved the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids, which has prompted Apple to announce