Overview

• The earbuds are smaller with foam‑infused tips in five sizes, including a new XXS, and now carry IP57 water and sweat resistance for a more secure fit.
• A built‑in PPG sensor measures heart rate during workouts and ties into the iPhone Fitness app and Fitness+, supporting over 50 workout types and new AI coaching via Workout Buddy.
• Live Translation debuts in beta for English, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish, operates through a paired iPhone with on‑ear audio and on‑screen text, and is unavailable in the EU for EU‑region Apple accounts at launch.
• Active Noise Cancellation is up to twice as effective as AirPods Pro 2 and four times the original, paired with a wider soundstage, clearer vocals and more natural Transparency.
• Battery life increases to up to 8 hours with ANC (10 in Transparency), the case offers up to 24 hours with a U2 chip for Precision Finding, and the $249 earbuds are available to pre‑order now for a September 19 release.