Overview

• Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to release new AirPods Pro in fall 2025, positioning the earbuds for a likely September unveiling if the timing holds.
• Heart‑rate monitoring is expected to be the headline feature, using in‑ear optical sensors similar to those Apple already ships on Powerbeats Pro 2.
• Apple specifies that when both earbuds and an Apple Watch are worn, apps default to Watch heart‑rate data, a behavior outlets expect would apply to the next AirPods Pro.
• Reporting also points to better sound, stronger active noise cancellation, and potential design refinements, though specifics remain unconfirmed.
• Analysts Jeff Pu and Ming‑Chi Kuo have projected a 2026 release instead, and some outlets note current AirPods Pro 2 discounts as a possible sign of an upcoming refresh.