Apple has been collecting data through the iPhone and Apple Watch since 2019 to help scientists engage in three health studies.
In anticipation of International Noise Awareness Day on April 26, Apple shared the progress of its hearing research in partnership with the University of Michigan.
After Apple Watch users upgrade to watchOS 6, the Noise app can measure the noise of the user’s surrounding environment and warn the user of potential hearing damage.
According to the latest data chart attached, one-third of adults in the United States (about 77 million people) are exposed to excessive noise levels. The larger the population, the more severe the impact of high-decibel noise, especially in the states of California, Texas, Florida, and New York.
According to Apple and the University of Michigan, there are steps people can take to protect themselves from noise. These include being in loud environments, wearing hearing protection such as earplugs, and taking breaks away from loud places as often as possible.
