Overview

• Multiple outlets, citing a late shift from analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo, now expect Apple to unveil AirPods Pro 3 during the Sept. 9 iPhone 17 event, though retail timing remains unclear.
• Kuo moved his projection up to the second half of 2025 and maintains that a more substantial follow‑up with infrared cameras is planned for 2026.
• Rumored Pro 3 upgrades include heart‑rate monitoring, Apple’s H3 audio chip, improved active noise cancellation and sound quality, and a slightly smaller charging case.
• Code references in iOS 26 and a newly spotted Bluetooth identifier have been cited as signs of an imminent model refresh.
• A fall firmware update for existing AirPods Pro 2 is slated to add studio‑quality audio recording and a remote camera function, with some advanced capabilities expected to arrive via later software.