the third-generation AirPods Pro is expected to include new health-oriented features, such as sensors for heart rate and temperature. Furthermore, AirPods Pro 3 will offer Live Translation capabilities for face-to-face interactions, although the Apple Intelligence function may not be ready at launch.
Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-regarded analyst known for his insights on Apple, mentioned on X over the weekend that the AirPods Pro 3 is set to debut in the latter half of 2025, which is consistent with other speculations. Notably, he hinted that a more substantial hardware upgrade might arrive next year, suggesting a surprise refresh for the AirPods Pro. The model slated for 2026 would incorporate infrared (IR) cameras, a point Kuo raised a few months back when he indicated that significant updates for AirPods could be delayed until 2026.
Kuo appeared to hint that Apple could launch the AirPods Pro 4 much earlier than anticipated. Typically, AirPods Pro do not receive yearly refreshes. Additionally, Kuo’s comments regarding the AirPods Pro 3 launch timeline seemed to imply that the wireless earbuds would not be released concurrently with the iPhone 17. A source from China known as Instant Digital (via MacRumors) clarified some uncertainties, asserting that the 2026 AirPods Pro model would represent a premium version of the current AirPods Pro 3, rather than the forthcoming AirPods Pro 4.
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