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Advanced Bionics Receives FDA Approval for Marvel Cochlear Implant Platform and World’s First Sound Processor for Children

VALENCIA, Calif., USA 10 Ara 2020

Collaboration with Phonak brings breakthrough Marvel hearing technology to adult and pediatric cochlear implant wearers

Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in cochlear implant technology, in collaboration with Phonak, a leading provider of life-changing hearing solutions, receives FDA approval and announces it is bringing Marvel hearing technology to Advanced Bionics cochlear implant wearers.

Phonak introduces Paradise, a new paradigm in hearing aid sound quality

Stäfa, Switzerland 19 Ağu 2020

Phonak, a leading global provider of life-changing hearing solutions, today announces next-generation Paradise hearing technology and introduces Audéo™ Paradise, the multifunctional hearing aid that delivers an excellent hearing experience with industry-leading wireless connectivity. With a host of newly developed hardware and software features working perfectly in sync, Paradise gives access to subtle layers and textures of sounds in numerous environments. An integrated motion sensor detects when the wearer is moving and having a conversation and can automatically steer the hearing aid microphones for brilliant speech understanding. With Paradise hearing aids, consumers can have hands-free conversations while connecting with popular voice assistants like Siri®, Google Assistant™ or Amazon Alexa® via a double tap of their ear.

New telehealth technology from Phonak will enable fully-remote hearing aid fittings

Stäfa, Switzerland 30 Nis 2020

Phonak is responding to the immediate need for those with hearing loss to receive essential care amid the COVID-19 pandemic with technology that will allow hearing care professionals (HCPs) to deliver remote audiological care. This new telehealth technology is comprised of a suite of Phonak eSolutions featuring online hearing testing as well as real-time remote hearing aid fitting, programming and fine-tuning. These tools work together to remotely connect providers with clients at every stage of the hearing care journey from the comfort and safety of their homes.

Phonak boosts support for hearing care professionals amid Covid-19 pandemic

Warrenville, IL 07 Nis 2020

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Phonak U.S. today announces a series of steps to boost support for hearing health care professionals and their patients. These measures include accelerating the delivery of Phonak eSolutions while increasing service offerings for professionals and patients. Also announced today is the creation of a COVID-19 Info Hub for all hearing care professionals at www.phonakpro-us.com/covid-19.The Info Hub will serve as a one-stop resource center, facilitating the quick dissemination of news, product and support updates, training and more.

Phonak pays tribute to World Hearing Day with position statement on Well-Hearing is Well-Being™

Stäfa (Switzerland) 02 Mar 2020

A Phonak white paper about why hearing healthcare is vital for healthy living.

Leading hearing health care brand Phonak just published a position statement on Well-Hearing is Well-Being on the eve of the World Hearing Day. The paper proposes a model of well-being for clinical audiology practice that considers social & emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being as its core dimensions.

Phonak Marvel unique connectivity now available on customs and Behind The Ear hearing aids.

Stäfa (Switzerland) 24 Şub 2020

Two million ears have already adopted Marvel exceptional soundquality.

Phonak, one of the world’s leading providers of hearing aid solutions, today makes its award-winning Marvel technology available in more styles and form factors spanning nearly ever degree of hearing loss. This includes an expanded portfolio of custom in-the-ear (ITE), super-power, and pediatric hearing aids across multiple performance levels. Over 2 million ears now benefit from the sound performance and connectivity offered by Marvel technology since its release in October 2018. Marvel connectivity remains unique in the industry as it allows hand-free calls as well as audio streaming to virtually any Bluetooth enabled devices like smartphones, tablets, computers or TVs.

Phonak announces Naída Marvel: the world’s first super-power hearing aid with universal Bluetooth connectivity

Stäfa (Switzerland) 15 Oca 2020

World’s most trusted power hearing aid will feature Marvel 2.0 technology including RogerDirect™

Phonak, the most trusted name in power hearing aids, announces Naída Marvel (M), a fully connected, multifunctional super power hearing aid for those with severe-to-profound hearing loss. Naída Marvel delivers rich, powerful sound and directly connects to virtually any Bluetooth device including smartphones, TVs, tablets, PCs and much more. Integrated Marvel 2.0 technology like RogerDirect gives wearers the flexibility to stream the Roger signal directly into both ears, resulting in almost 10x better-than-normal hearing in noisy situations and over distance.¹

Phonak Celebrates One Million Marvels Fit

Stäfa (Switzerland) 11 Eki 2019

Phonak, a world’s leading hearing aid provider, is proud to announce that hearing care professionals around the world have fit one million Marvel hearing aids in only ten months. This makes Phonak Marvel the fastest product to reach the one million milestone in Phonak history and puts Marvel on track to be the company’s best-selling hearing aid of all time. Today’s announcement comes less than two months after Phonak launched Marvel 2.0, including the “No-Compromise” Phonak Audéo™ M-RT, the world’s first all-in-one hearing aid combining clear, rich sound, universal Bluetooth® connectivity, lithium-ion rechargeability, binaural direct streaming, integrated telecoil and integrated RogerDirect™ technology for unparalleled hearing performance in loud noise and over distance.

“Love at first sound” - Phonak Extends the Benefits of Marvel Hearing Aid Technology to Children with Sky Marvel

Stäfa (Switzerland) 21 Ağu 2019

Stäfa (Switzerland), August 21, 2019 – Phonak, the world’s leading hearing aid provider, is extending the proven benefits of Marvel hearing aid technology to children and infants with Sky™ Marvel (M). The innovative Sky M was designed and engineered to provide pediatric wearers the best hearing solution possible for optimal speech and language development as well as speech intelligibility and ease of use. It offers the first operating system designed for children, 24 percent better speech understanding in noise¹, maximum access to all speech sounds, and a powerful rechargeable battery that lasts all day . All Sky M devices now have RogerDirect™ integrated, which allows the Roger microphones to stream directly to Marvel hearing aids without having to attach an external receiver and the children to fully participate in conversations even in very noisy environments such as school activities. Thanks to Marvel technology, Sky M is the world’s first pediatric hearing aid to offer universal Bluetooth® connectivity to Android and iOS devices. Given that 78% elementary students report they regularly use a tablet or smartphone and almost 80% of schools report using tablets in the classroom², Sky M will ensure that children with hearing loss in the classroom have equal access to all these technologies. Sky M devices are available in a wide range of colors and sizes, and designed to help children with mild, moderately severe, severe and profound degrees of hearing loss.

With Marvel 2.0, Phonak makes RogerDirect™ available in all Marvel hearing aids.

Stäfa (Switzerland) 19 Ağu 2019

Phonak, the world’s leading hearing aid provider, today introduces Marvel 2.0, the next generation of Marvel technology developed to give hearing aid wearers even more hearing performance, more connectivity and more choice. With Marvel 2.0, Phonak is making RogerDirect™ available to all Marvel hearing aids while expanding Marvel technology to more form factors. The new portfolio includes the Phonak Audéo™ M-RT, the world’s only all-in-one hearing aid combining direct connectivity with iOS and Android, T-coil and rechargeability. The Audéo M-RT builds upon Marvel’s industry-leading features including clear, rich sound, universal Bluetooth® connectivity, lithium-ion rechargeability, binaural direct streaming, and integrated telecoil while adding RogerDirect for unparalleled hearing performance in loud noise and over distance.

Phonak Marvel Named “Innovation of the Year” in the 2019 International Business Awards

Stäfa (Switzerland) 15 Ağu 2019

Gold Stevie® is Phonak Marvel’s fourth product award this year
 

Phonak today announces its Marvel hearing aid solution has won a Gold Stevie Award and was named Innovation of the Year – Consumer Products Industries in the 2019 International Business Awards. According to comments obtained from judges, the multifunctional hearing solution received top honors for being the world’s first hearing aid to combine universal Bluetooth connectivity, lithium-ion rechargeability, and top-rated sound quality into a single device. The Gold Stevie marks the fourth major product honor awarded to Phonak Marvel this year, placing it among the company’s most highly-awarded products ever.

Angela Pelosi appointed Director of Global Audiology at Phonak

Stäfa (Switzerland) 24 Tem 2019

As of July 1st, 2019, Angela Pelosi has been appointed the position of Director of Global Audiology at Phonak. Angela brings over 20 years of experience in Audiology, specializing in the clinical fields of pediatrics, adults with complex hearing losses, clinical development and training. Over the past 15 years at Sonova, she has led Audiology, Sales and Marketing teams at Phonak Australia and Unitron, driven FM/Roger business development, and most recently led the Pediatric, Power and BTE category groups.

“As an audiologist and with my long experience at Phonak, I am thrilled to take over this new responsibility and challenge, ensuring that audiology remains always at the heart of everything we do at Phonak“, says Angela Pelosi.

Phonak Marvel: the ultimate combination of exceptional sound quality and universal Bluetooth® connectivity is now available with Telecoil and new SlimTip Titanium

Stäfa (Switzerland) 26 Şub 2019

In October of 2018, Phonak introduced Marvel—the world’s first hearing aid combining universal Bluetooth connectivity, industry-leading rechargeability and a suite of interactive smart apps designed to enhance the wearer experience. Today, Phonak Audéo Marvel remains the world’s first and only hearing aid capable of direct audio streaming from countless Bluetooth enabled devices in clear, rich, stereo sound. It’s also the first technology to seamlessly connect not only to iPhone but also to Android smartphones, which account for 86% of smartphones worldwide¹.

Phonak honored for ‘Accessibility’ and ‘3D Printing’ with two CES 2019 Innovation Awards

Stäfa (Switzerland) 09 Kas 2018

Stäfa, Switzerland, November 9, 2018 – Phonak today announced it has been named a two-time CES® 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree for ‘Accessibility’ with Phonak Audéo Marvel and ‘3D Printing’ with Phonak Virto B-Titanium. The announcement was made during CES Unveiled New York, an invite-only tech event bringing together top media, exhibitors and industry leaders for a sneak peek of the products and trends expected at CES 2019.

Phonak teams up with Microsoft to improve access to hearing care over distance

Stäfa (Switzerland) 06 Kas 2018

Strategic technological partnership enables real-time remote hearing aid adjustments via Microsoft’s Azure cloud-based platform

Phonak is proud to announce it has teamed up with Microsoft to introduce Phonak Remote Support Service, a real-time remote fitting solution using Microsoft’s Azure cloud-based technology. The new service increases access to hearing care over distance by enabling remote fine-tuning of Phonak Audéo Marvel hearing aids from virtually anywhere in the world. Hearing aid wearers can now communicate by audio and video with a hearing care professional via the MyPhonak app to detail their specific hearing challenge in real-time and real situations. Remote Support Service is the first product of an ongoing strategic technological partnership between Microsoft and Sonova, parent company of Phonak and the world’s leading provider of hearing solutions

Hear The World Vakfı’nın gönüllü olarak bulunduğu Guatemala projesi

Guatemala 19 Eyl 2018

Hear The World Vakfı'nın gönüllü olarak bulunduğu Guatemala'da proje, Sonova Türkiey Genel Müdürü Mehmet Yıldırım tarafından fotoğraflanıyor.

Titanium hearing aid keeps winning awards, changing lives

Stäfa (Switzerland) 27 Ağu 2018

Phonak Virto™ B-Titanium is 3D-printed and virtually invisible when worn

Phonak Virto B-Titanium, the world’s first mainstream custom titanium hearing aid, is the winner of two renowned international awards: the 2018 Red Dot Award for Product Design, and a Gold Stevie® Award for Best New Product or Service of the Year in the Health & Pharmaceutical industry. Custom 3D-printed and almost invisible when worn, the tiny hearing device is made by Phonak, the world’s leading provider of hearing aids.

About the new Phonak Virto™ B-Titanium hearing aid

Stäfa (Switzerland) 09 Ağu 2018

The small and discreet Virto B-Titanium custom hearing aid becomes even tinier and more discreet thanks to a new tool for hearing care professionals called the Titanium FitGuide.

Sounds like teen spirit! Phonak searching for teens with hearing loss for first Teen Advisory Board

Warrenville, IL 26 Tem 2018

Applications accepted through August 6, 2018 for teens ages 15-18 years old

Phonak, the world’s leading hearing aid provider, is accepting applications for its first Teen Advisory Board through August 6, 2018. Teens ages 15-18 residing in the U.S. or Canada who currently wear hearing aids and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of other teens with hearing loss are encouraged to apply online.

Phonak celebrates 70 years of changing lives, breaking barriers

Stäfa, Switzerland 20 Haz 2018

Staefa, Switzerland – 21 June 2017 – Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, is celebrating 70 years of life-changing innovations with an Open Door Day on June 24 at Sonova’s global headquarters in Staefa,Switzerland. The company is commemorating its seven decades of technological breakthroughs for people with hearing loss by honoring its dedicated employees and thanking its valued customers.

Lothar Matthäus Supports Soccer Camp for Children with Hearing Loss

Stäfa (Switzerland) 29 May 2018

Phonak and Simon Ollert Recruit Soccer Legend and Sports Brand PUMA as Supporters for their Successful Event
 

Stäfa, Switzerland, May 29 2018 – Between Lothar Matthäus sending video greetings, PUMA sponsoring the team kit, and the invitation to participate being sent worldwide, the third annual soccer camp for children with hearing loss is primed for success—right in time for World Cup summer. The sporting event is organized by Phonak, a leading provider of hearing solutions, and Simon Ollert, who, despite his profound hearing loss, has already played Bundesliga-level soccer. The aim of the event is to give encouragement to children with hearing loss and to make a positive impact on their lives through soccer. Up to 35 boys and girls with hearing loss from Germany and other countries were invited to join the training camp with Simon Ollert in Ettal, Upper Bavaria, from May 30 through June 3.

Phonak Opens North American Audiological Center of excellence

Stäfa (Switzerland) 18 Nis 2018

Stäfa, Switzerland and WARRENVILLE, IL, April 18, 2018 – Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announces a new audiological center of excellence fueled by the Phonak Audiology Research Center (PARC) in Warrenville, Illinois. The center will be led by newly appointed U.S. Vice President of Audiology Christine Jones, AuD and will serve as the North American hub for independent research as well as ongoing collaborations with a network of top audiology experts and institutions around the globe.

Phonak broadens industry-leading lithium-ion rechargeable hearing solutions portfolio with new wireless CROS B-R

Stäfa (Switzerland) 18 Nis 2018

Stäfa, Switzerland, April 18, 2018 – Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announces the launch of its new CROS B-R device, the company’s first Contralateral Routing of Signal (CROS) device with a lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable battery. The CROS B-R provides single-sided deaf clients a smart solution with a rechargeable battery that lasts for one day of hearing from both sides with no battery hassles. It broadens the company’sindustry-leading portfolio of Li-ion rechargeable hearing solutions on its successful Belong™ platform.

Phonak to strengthen its market position by expanding industry leading rechargeable portfolio

Stäfa (Switzerland) 14 Şub 2018

Stäfa (Switzerland), February 14th, 2018 – Phonak, the leading global innovator for hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announces the extension of its latest-generation Belong platform with Phonak Naída™ B and Phonak Sky™ B hearing aids. The addition of a lithium-ion rechargeable Naída B-R RIC, Sky B-PR and CROS B-R (a solution for single-sided deafness) further expands the company’s industry-leading portfolio of rechargeable hearing aids while bolstering its technology leadership position in the power and pediatric markets. Phonak is also announcing the debut of groundbreaking Roger™ MultiBeam Technology, available in the new Roger Select™ microphone as well as Roger Table Mic II.

Groundbreaking Microphone Technology to be launched by Phonak and Advanced Bionics

Stäfa (Switzerland) and Valencia (USA) 06 Şub 2018

Stäfa (Switzerland) and Valencia (USA), 6. February 2018 - Phonak and Advanced Bionics today announce a breakthrough in new microphone technology, that will help people with hearing aids and cochlear implants hear better especially in noise. The invention is called MultiBeam Technology, which soon will be applied in new advanced wireless microphones. First scientific results with patients show large improvements in speech recognition.  

The whistle is about to blow for the next soccer camp for children with hearing loss

Stäfa, Switzerland 31 May 2017

Phonak and Bundesliga youth team player Simon Ollert are extending their successful training scheme 

Stäfa, Switzerland (31 May, 2017) – The soccer camp held in 2016 for children with hearing loss was an all-round success and a source of great excitement for all in attendance. This successful scheme is now being expanded to last twice as long, with added places for participants and an extra helping of personal and sporting highlights. The aim is to help even more young soccer enthusiasts with hearing loss make progress in their personal development. The event, which is being hosted by Phonak, a leading provider of hearing solutions, and Bundesliga youth team player Simon Ollert, will take place in Ettal, Upper Bavaria, over five days (June 14–18). Simon Ollert is the only athlete with profound hearing loss playing professional soccer in any of the German-speaking countries. This early summer event will see the 20-year-old training up to 45 children between the ages of 10 and 14 from Germany and other European countries. Attendance at the camp has been organized in close cooperation with leading pediatric audiologists.

Phonak TargetMatch outperforms non-integrated Real Ear Measurements*

Stäfa, Switzerland 08 Mar 2017

Staefa, Switzerland – March 7, 2017 – Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, is pleased to announce its second generation of TargetMatch with the release of the fitting software Phonak Target 5.1. This enhanced functionality demonstrates more accuracy and precision than traditional verification standards3 by matching targets within 3dB of the calculated targets across the frequency range.   

Phonak Audéo B-R wins prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2017

Stäfa, Switzerland 07 Şub 2017

Staefa, Switzerland, February 7, 2017 – Phonak, a leading provider of the most complete product portfolio of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announced that its Audéo™ B-R rechargeable hearing aid has been recognized for outstanding product design with the iF DESIGN AWARD, one of the most prestigious design competitions in the world.

Phonak launches audiology blog

Stäfa, Switzerland 16 Kas 2016

Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of a new audiology blog - audiologyblog.phonakpro.com. The new channel will feature blog posts on the latest topics in audiological research, scientific evidence and clinical best practice from Phonak and gives hearing care professionals the opportunity to interact with the blog community.

Phonak Roger Pen wins prestigious German DESIGN AWARD 2017

Stäfa, Switzerland 24 Eki 2016

Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing aids and wireless communication solutions, today announced that its Roger Pen has been recognized for outstanding product design with the GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2017, one of the most prestigious design competitions in the world.

Phonak’s next generation platform Belong now available (including Phonak Audéo™ B-R)

Warrenville, IL 30 Ağu 2016

Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announces that its next generation hearing aid product platform Belong, which includes pioneering lithium-ion rechargeable battery technology in hearing aids is now commercially available in the US market. Specially designed to empower people with hearing loss to keep up with their lifestyles, the new Audéo B Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) products and the first of its kind lithium-ion rechargeable hearing aid, Audéo B-R, come in a new design and will be available in 4 performance levels and 9 colors.

Phonak, ilk şarj edilebilir yerleşik lityum-iyon pile sahip şitme cihazı da dahil olmak üzere yeni nesil platformunun lansmanını yapıyor

Stäfa, İsviçre 27 Haz 2016

Küresel çapta işitme cihazı ve kablosuz iletişim çözümleri sağlayıcısı olan Phonak bugün, işitme cihazlarında öncü lityum-iyon şarj edilebilir pil teknolojisi içeren yeni nesil işitme cihazı ürün platformu Belong'un lansmanını yapacağını duyurdu. Üstün Palio 3 teknolojisiyle üretilmiş ve tüketicilerin yaşamlarını kolaylaştırmak için özel olarak tasarlanmış yeni Audéo B Kanal İçi Alıcı (RIC) ürünleri ve türünün ilk örneği lityum-iyon şarj edilebilir işitme cihazı Audéo B-R, ağustos ayında ABD pazarında ve sonrasında Eylül 2016'da Avrupa'da piyasaya sürülecektir.

Phonak has teamed up with the first international soccer camp for children suffering from hearing loss

Stäfa, Switzerland 21 Haz 2016

Phonak, the world’s leading manufacturer of hearing instruments and wireless communications solutions, has joined Bundesliga youth team player Simon Ollert in inviting soccer-mad children with hearing loss from six countries to a three-day training camp in Germany. Their goal is to help children with hearing loss make progress in their personal development. Simon Ollert is the only player with profound hearing loss playing professional soccer in any of the German speaking countries and the 19-year-old will be training some 30 children between the ages of 12 and 14 at a camp to be held in Ettal, Bavaria, between August 19 and 21, 2016. A film made by Phonak about Simon’s life has just won an award, and his idea for this first international soccer camp for children with hearing loss represents the next step in his successful partnership with the company.