Apple gearing up for fall launch of new two new AirPods models

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Expected updates as part of iOS 18 include a hearing aid mode feature destined for the AirPods Pro, while AirPods may gain a hearing test function.

My hearing isn't great but not so bad that I need the cost and hassles of a standard hearing aid. I'd be interested in an AirPod that dealt with that, but only at a reasonable price. Otherwise, I will just ask people to speak up. One more thing. The battery needs to be easily replaceable. 

I hear you about (pun intended) on use and cost of hearing aids.  I, myself, have poor hearing especially on the high end.  I do have in ear hearing aids and they help a bit when I use them.
One thing that will never happen is that AirPods will have replaceable batteries.  Apple came up with the charging case to make it easy and quick to charge the AirPods.  4-6 hours of active use may be longer if used simply for hearing improvement since it won't be receiving data via bluetooth.
It would be nice if the hearing aid feature could be adjustable for frequency.  I need more help in the high end so being able to tweak the amplification would be very useful.