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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Technology
Saqib Shah

UNCOVERED: How to limit the music volume on a smartphone - The Untold Story

Your iPhone should automatically warn you of loud volumes, but how do you manage volume control on all devices?

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While you may be aware of the damage loud noise can have on your hearing, it can still be tempting to crank up the volume when listening through your headphones.

Exposure to loud noise is the second biggest cause of hearing loss after ageing, according to the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID). Worryingly, a new study found that more than one billion children and young adults are at risk of hearing loss due to their use of headphones, ear buds, and attendance at loud music venues.

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