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Apple AirPods Pro 3 Expected Sept. 9 With Heart-Rate and Temperature Sensors as Translation Slips

Early details emphasize health tracking, with camera-based features appearing pushed to 2026.

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Overview

  • Apple is expected to unveil AirPods Pro 3 alongside iPhone 17 at its September 9 event.
  • An anonymous tip cited by 9to5Mac and echoed by MacRumors points to in-ear heart-rate and temperature sensors at launch.
  • The rumored live translation capability is reportedly not ready for day one and could arrive in a later software update.
  • Reported hardware changes include a new design with an H3 chip, stronger active noise cancellation, a slimmer USB‑C case, and possible Bluetooth 5.4 support.
  • Infrared camera functions are reportedly still in testing with analysts pointing to 2026 for mass production, while iOS 26 adds AirPods features like camera remote control and sleep detection.