AirPods Pro 3 might not get all their features at launch — here's what could be missing
The AirPods Pro 3 will include heart rate and temperature sensors but delay the live translation feature to a future software update, continuing Apple's health-focused product expansion.
- On September 9, Apple is expected to unveil the AirPods Pro 3 with two health sensors—heart-rate and temperature—ready at launch.
- Apple has long pursued in-ear heart-rate monitoring, with AirPods Pro 2 from three years ago introducing health features and regular firmware updates.
- Under the hood, the AirPods Pro 3 are said to include a faster H3 chip with stronger active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.4, a slimmer charging case with USB-C, and rumored infrared cameras.
- According to the anonymous leak, Live Translation won't launch with AirPods Pro 3 and will likely arrive in a later update; Apple's history shows delays with Personalized Siri and Apple Watch 10 features.
- Positioned as health tools, the new AirPods Pro 3 could integrate with the Apple Watch and Health app, but some features may delay mass production to 2026.
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