Phonak Audéo Marvel hearing aid: binaural audio for Android, iOS
A lot of the advancements in smartphone technology, from multiple cameras to high-end audio output, have been made with the physically capable masses in mind. Accessibility is present but sometimes more like something tacked on. Worse, some even lock users into a specific platform or device, either by intention or by accident, leaving those with handicaps even more, well, handicapped. Hearing aid maker has had enough, waiting for platform and device makers to get their acts together. With the new Marvel line of hearing aids and its first member, the Audéo M, it is taking matters into its own hands to deliver “love at first sound”, no matter what smartphone you’re using.
Sonova Wireless One Radio Digital chip or SWORD 3.0. This chip allows the new Marvel line of hearing aids, starting with the Audéo, to allow direct connectivity to any Bluetooth device. The only requirement is that the audio source support Bluetooth Classic, in fact. But with support for Bluetooth LE, AirStream Technology for TV streaming, and Binaural VoiceStream for high-speed communicating between two hearing aids, the Phonak Audéo Marvel can stream from practically any device in the world today.
Taking a cue from Apple and the new breed of wireless earbuds, the Phonak Audéo also adopts wireless charging capabilities to make users’ lives so much easier. Say goodbye to the hassles of replacing batteries. Just place them in their charging case and expect them to be juiced up, not to mentioned automatically turned on, when you take them out.
