Overview

• Preorders are live and retail availability begins on Friday, September 19.
• Early reviews report noticeably improved noise cancellation and audio, with up to 8 hours of listening per charge using ANC.
• Reviewers found the in‑ear heart‑rate sensor usable for workouts via the Fitness app, though accuracy can depend on fit and motion and has tested comparable to Apple Watch in some cases.
• Apple’s iOS 26 and new firmware add Live Translation, studio‑quality recording, and other features to AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 with ANC, though Live Translation is unavailable in the EU at launch.
• AirPods Pro 3 add foam‑infused ear tips in five sizes with a new Acoustic Seal Test, a U2 chip in the case for longer‑range Precision Finding, and a tradeoff of reduced total case battery to about 24 hours.