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AirPods Pro 3 Expected at Apple’s Sept. 9 Event With Health Sensors and New H3 Chip

Expectations center on in‑ear health features plus a redesigned case, with release timing still in dispute.

The AirPods Pro 2 on sale at the Apple Store.
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Apple is likely to unveil AirPods Pro 3 on Sept. 9 alongside iPhone 17, with a new Bloomberg-based report pointing to an announcement this month.
  • Rumors point to Apple’s H3 chip for faster connectivity, improved active noise cancellation and sound, and potential Bluetooth upgrades.
  • A smaller USB‑C charging case is expected, with touch or capacitive controls replacing the pairing button, a subtler status light, and reported lanyard support.
  • Health capabilities under test include in‑ear heart‑rate tracking and temperature sensing, and Apple is planning live conversation translation via Apple Intelligence in iOS 26, which may follow in a software update.
  • Launch and shipping remain unclear, as Ming‑Chi Kuo and Jeff Pu have projected 2026 for major AirPods updates even as iOS 26 code references and recent reporting suggest a 2025 reveal.