Overview

• Apple’s Sept. 9 “Awe dropping” event is official, and multiple outlets expect an AirPods Pro 3 unveiling alongside iPhone 17.
• An anonymous tip to 9to5Mac claims the earbuds will add in‑ear heart‑rate and temperature sensing, echoing earlier Bloomberg reporting and Beats’ recent heart‑rate integration.
• The rumored live translation feature is reportedly not ready for launch and is expected to arrive later via a software update, with iOS 26 code hints indicating ongoing development.
• Hardware updates are widely expected to include a new H3 chip for stronger active noise cancellation, audio improvements, and case and design tweaks, with iOS 26 features like camera remote and sleep detection likely supported.
• Launch timing remains disputed as supply‑chain analysts Ming‑Chi Kuo and Jeff Pu have forecast broader availability in 2026 despite earlier reports of a 2025 debut.