Overview

• Preorders are open now at $249 with broad regional rollout and deliveries starting September 19.
• Active Noise Cancellation is rated up to twice as effective as AirPods Pro 2 and four times the original, with a smaller earbud, foam‑infused tips in five sizes including XXS, and an IP57 durability rating.
• Battery life increases to up to 8 hours with ANC enabled and up to 10 hours in Transparency mode.
• An in‑ear PPG sensor enables heart‑rate tracking that ties into the iPhone Fitness app to log calories and more than 50 workout types, with optional Workout Buddy coaching and Fitness+ on‑screen metrics.
• Live Translation launches in beta via Apple Intelligence with initial support for English, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish, more languages promised later this year, and availability restrictions noted for EU accounts.