Live Listen is a feature that turns your iOS device into a specialized microphone to use with AirPods or hearing aids. Previously, Apple reserved the feature for use with Made for iPhone hearing aids. It works by using the built-in microphone on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to reinforce and even amplify the sound levels reaching your ears. More @Wikipedia
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