Apple is developing a volume control device for its iPods that would automatically calculate how long a person has been listening and at what volume, before gradually reducing the sound level, all in an effort to protect users' hearing, according to the London-based Daily Mail. Citing a new patent application, the report to which Apple declined to comment says the device will also calculate the amount of quiet time between when the iPod is turned off and when it is restarted, allowing the volume to be increased again to a safe level. That was followed by warnings from researchers on hearing-loss hazards related to MP3 player use. Hearing loss is a dangerous thing because it cannot be repaired. Apple responded by releasing a free software update for some iPods that lets listeners set a maximum volume limit. But we haven't heard much on the matter since.
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