Phonak Audiology Blog – Phonak Pro – life is on https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/ The Phonak Audiology Blog presents audiological topics, research and hearing technology updates from experts at Phonak and across the hearing industry. Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:10:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/81/2018/07/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?w=32 Phonak Audiology Blog – Phonak Pro – life is on https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/ 32 32 257310344 AutoSense OS AI 8.0: How AI supports a more natural listening experience https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/autosense-os-ai-8-0-how-ai-supports-a-more-natural-listening-experience/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:08:45 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838485 AutoSense OS AI 8.0 refines how Phonak’s automatic operating system responds to fluctuating background noise, helping maintain speech support while the conversation continues.

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]]> 838485 Severe and profound hearing loss: Updated guidance for clinical practice https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/severe-and-profound-hearing-loss-updated-guidance-for-clinical-practice/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:08:54 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838470 Updated with the latest evidence, these international guidelines bring together 17 authors from eight countries to support high-quality hearing care.

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]]> 838470 One hearing aid or two for age-related hearing loss? https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/one-hearing-aid-or-two-for-age-related-hearing-loss/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:19:00 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838450 One hearing aid or two is a familiar question in clinical practice. A randomized trial examined whether bilateral hearing aids provide greater benefit than a unilateral hearing aid for adults with age-related hearing loss.

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]]> 838450 Bringing hearing screenings closer to the community: Lessons from Shanghai https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/bringing-hearing-screenings-closer-to-the-community-lessons-from-shanghai/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:33:32 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838430 Community-based initiatives in Shanghai are exploring how hearing screening can be integrated into settings older adults already visit and trust. Early experience offers practical insights for hearing care professionals looking to improve access.

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]]> 838430 Turning 50 into a prompt for better hearing health https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/turning-50-into-a-prompt-for-better-hearing-health/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:05:07 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838390 A national letter campaign inviting Australians to have their hearing checked at age 50 offers a compelling real-world example of how to position adult hearing screening as routine preventive care and put the WHO’s life-course approach to hearing care into practice.

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]]> 838390 EON: Adaptive clarity that speaks for itself https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/eon-adaptive-clarity-that-speaks-for-itself/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:14:07 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838376 Four advanced new features work together in EON: Spheric Speech Clarity 3.0, AutoSense OS™ AI 8.0, APD 4.0 and WindBlock 2.0. Together, they prioritize speech understanding and reduce listening effort in real time while providing a more natural listening experience.

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]]> 838376 Phonak EON: Connectivity excellence https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/phonak-eon-connectivity-excellence/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:17:00 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838338 With Bluetooth Classic, Roger™, and Auracast™ broadcast audio working together, Phonak Audéo EON gives hearing care professionals different connectivity options to support clients across personal devices, far-field conversation and emerging public-access audio.

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]]> 838338 Phonak EON: Every aspect purposefully designed https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/phonak-eon-every-aspect-purposefully-designed/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:50:17 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838285 Great hearing aid design goes beyond the physical device. With Phonak EON, every design decision has a purpose, from how it feels and functions throughout the day to the technology clients can access and the way hearing care professionals fit it.

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]]> 838285 What do the 2026 WHO dementia guidelines mean for hearing care professionals? https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/what-do-the-2026-who-dementia-guidelines-mean-for-hearing-care-professionals/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:14:36 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838240 The latest recommendations from the World Health Organization reinforce a broader, person-centered approach to hearing care. Phonak's framework for holistic hearing care reflects this progression from hearing outcomes to broader well-being and quality of life.

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]]> 838240 WindBlock 2.0: Comfort and clarity outdoors https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/windblock-2-0-comfort-and-clarity-outdoors/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:02:02 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=838225 Phonak EON introduces WindBlock 2.0, a wind noise cancellation algorithm that goes beyond suppression to actively preserve speech when wind noise is present. It operates automatically across performance levels, helping support communication in everyday outdoor environments.

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