Overview

• The $249 earbuds are available to preorder now, with delivery and in‑store availability starting September 19.
• A new PPG heart‑rate sensor integrates with the iPhone’s Fitness app to track 50+ workouts, enable Workout Buddy coaching, and surface live metrics for Fitness+.
• Live Translation (beta) uses Apple Intelligence on a paired iPhone for near‑real‑time audio in the earbuds and on‑screen text, launching with English, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish, with more languages promised later; Apple notes EU account holders cannot use this feature in the EU at launch.
• Active Noise Cancellation is rated up to twice as effective as AirPods Pro 2 (four times versus the original), with battery life up to 8 hours with ANC and up to 10 hours in Transparency mode.
• A smaller design adds foam‑infused ear tips in five sizes including a new XXS and an IP57 rating for sweat and water resistance, plus expanded hearing features and regional Hearing Protection certification in the EU and UK.