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AirPods Pro 3 Expected Next Week With New Health Sensors as Live Translation Slips to a Later Update

Reports indicate Apple will lean on post‑launch firmware to expand features after debuting upgraded hardware and core capabilities.

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Overview

  • Apple is widely expected to unveil AirPods Pro 3 on September 9 alongside the iPhone 17, marking the first major Pro update in three years.
  • Multiple outlets, citing a 9to5Mac tip, report two in‑ear health sensors at launch: heart‑rate monitoring and temperature sensing.
  • The much‑rumored live translation feature is reportedly not ready for day one and is expected to arrive later via a software update.
  • Hardware rumors point to an H3 chip with stronger active noise cancellation, USB‑C and Bluetooth 5.4 support, and a slimmer case with a capacitive pairing control.
  • WWDC‑announced iOS 26 features for AirPods—such as sleep detection, head‑gesture controls, and camera remote—are expected to carry over, even as some analysts still project broader AirPods updates in 2026.