Overview

• The latest model earns praise for noticeably longer battery life, stronger adaptive noise cancellation and a live-translation feature.
• After the late‑September launch, user posts on Reddit and Apple forums describe soreness, skin irritation, small abrasions and tips that fall out.
• MacRumors reports Apple embedded a thin foam layer inside silicone tips to make them firmer, aiming for a tighter seal and better sound and ANC.
• Apple has not commented on the complaints, and no repair or replacement program exists for Pro 3, though a service program still covers some first‑generation units.
• Apple Support advises running the Acoustic Seal Test and trying different tip sizes, while aftermarket foam tips and ear hooks are providing relief for some users.