India, Feb. 24 -- Apple AirPods Pro can now double up as a hearing aid for people in the UK after the tech giant released a software update to enable the feature.

The free software update is for AirPods Pro 2, the most recent version of Apple's earphones, according to a report by PA Media. The update enables users to boost sounds around them when using their AirPods.

The update is already available for users in various countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. The availability of the features varies by region due to various regulatory restrictions.

The new features will join existing tools already a part of the AirPod features designed to protect user hearing. These include a loud sound reduction system th...