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Phonak has launched Audo B-Direct, a revolutionary hearing aid that directly connects to any Bluetooth enabled cell phone. The new hearing aid is the first product to make use of Sonovas revolutionary SWORD chip and wireless radio technology. Audo B-Direct delivers excellent sound quality thanks for the proven Belong platform and AutoSense OS. The low-voltage wireless chip has the lowest power consumption of any hearing aid using Bluetooth Classic. As it supports the classic Bluetooth protocol, it provides direct connectivity to cell phones including Android, iPhone and even classic cell phones with no extra body-worn streaming device required. Based on the innovative Belong platform, the Audo B-Direct simplifies the life of consumers by offering them the freedom of direct connectivity, truly hands-free calling, and excellent TV sound quality1. Phonak is also announcing an extension of its Belong platform to a new generation of Phonak Virto B customized products, the worlds first hearing aids with Biometric Calibration. All new products will be available in the U.S. end of August with Europe and...