In the fall of 2024, Apple released a revolutionary software update to their current AirPods Pro 2 headphones -- turning them into FDA-approved over-the-counter hearing aids. This is HUGE news in the audiology world, but pose two big questions: Will these devices replace the professional services of audiologists? Or, will they expand awareness of hearing loss in young people, and actually motivate them for higher end, more effective solutions? Let's find out! The Ask an Audiologist team took a trip to Audiology Services of West Virginia -- Dr. Michael's private practice -- to test these $249 devices against his professional equipment. We break down the pros and cons, and share how this technology may shape the future of the industry. The results... may surprise you!