AirPods Pro 3 introduced with fresh features and numerous enhancements during the iPhone 17 launch event. The modified AirPods Pro 3 design boasts a new case and foam-infused tips, enhancing Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). This new AirPods Pro version is resistant to dust and water and incorporates heart rate sensors within the earbuds. The Live Translation function and extended battery life of the earbuds round out the critical aspects to know about the AirPods Pro 3. With an unchanged price of $249 in the U.S., the AirPods Pro 3 rank among the top choices for headphones available.
Nonetheless, Apple has not yet addressed the most significant drawback of AirPods — repairability. The wireless earbuds and their case are non-repairable, meaning the internal batteries cannot be replaced when they deteriorate over time. iFixit has conducted a teardown of the AirPods Pro 3, illustrating the challenges of opening an earbud to change the battery. The revamped case proves just as difficult to disassemble, even for seasoned professionals at iFixit.
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