Apple AirPods Pro 3: Heart Rate Monitor, Live Translation & ANC Unveiled

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Unveiled with Heart Rate Monitor and Live Translation

Get ready to upgrade your audio experience, because Apple just pulled back the curtain on the highly anticipated AirPods Pro 3 at its September event! These aren’t just an incremental update; they’re packed with groundbreaking features, from dramatically improved sound and a sleek new design to advanced health tracking and even live language translation, all powered by Apple Intelligence. Expect twice the active noise cancellation (ANC) of their predecessors, extended battery life, and a suite of smart new capabilities.

Design and Comfort

Apple has gone back to the drawing board to reimagine the AirPods Pro 3’s design. The result? Smaller, more stable earbuds that promise an unparalleled fit. They didn’t just guess; Apple reportedly conducted over 10,000 ear scans and logged more than 100,000 hours of user testing to perfect the ergonomics. With five ear tip sizes available, you’re guaranteed improved comfort and superior sound isolation. Plus, with an IP57 rating for dust and water resistance, these buds are ready for your toughest workouts and any outdoor adventure.

ANC and Battery Life That Lasts

Prepare to be immersed. Apple is boldly claiming the AirPods Pro 3 offer the best Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) performance of any in-ear wireless headphones. This isn’t just marketing hype; it’s thanks to innovative new foam ear tips and sophisticated audio processing. And you’ll enjoy that peace and quiet for longer, as battery life has seen a significant boost. You’ll now get a remarkable eight hours of listening with ANC enabled – a 33% jump from the previous generation. Even Transparency mode, which has been refined to sound more natural than ever, offers up to ten hours of listening.

Your New Fitness Buddy: Health and Tracking

This generation of AirPods Pro takes a leap into serious health tracking. For the first time ever, the AirPods Pro 3 integrate a built-in heart rate monitor, ready to track over 50 different workout types directly within the iOS Fitness app. Imagine having a personal coach in your ear! Paired with Apple’s Workout Buddy, you’ll receive personalized insights and motivational prompts throughout your sessions. Fitness+ subscribers get even more, with real-time performance metrics like heart rate, calories burned, and progress updates appearing right on their iPhone.

Breaking Barriers with Apple Intelligence and Live Translation

Perhaps the most futuristic feature is Live Translation, powered by the incredible Apple Intelligence. Picture this: You speak in your native language, and your words are instantly translated for anyone else wearing AirPods Pro 3. No more language barriers! And if the person you’re speaking with doesn’t have AirPods, no problem – your iPhone can display live transcriptions and translate their responses back to you in real-time. At launch, Live Translation supports key languages like English (UK and US), French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish, with more languages like Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese arriving later this year. This is truly a game-changer for travel and global communication.

Pricing

Ready to experience the future of audio and personal tech? The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are priced at $249.