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We bypassed the geoblock on Apple's AirPods pro hearing aids feature | Better HN
We bypassed the geoblock on Apple's AirPods pro hearing aids feature
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passenger
1y ago
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jamesy0ung
1y ago
Apparently, if you enter x-apple-health://HearingAppPlugin.healthplugin/HearingTest into Safari, it allows the hearing test in non supported regions.
grahamj
1y ago
Anyone have a reasonable source url for this?
jervant
1y ago
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42118399
grahamj
1y ago
Thank you
Simulacra
1y ago
Why was there ever a geoblock to begin with?
rsynnott
1y ago
It's basically an OTC hearing aid. Those are generally regulated, and getting the relevant authorisation takes time.
financetechbro
1y ago
I would guess it’s due to regulatory approval outside of the US
theshrike79
1y ago
You can't move fast and break things with official health equipment.
blackeyeblitzar
1y ago
It is probably classified as a medical device in certain regions
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