Apple AirPods Pro 3 Unveiled: Enhanced Battery Life and Heart Rate Monitoring Available

Apple’s September event is widely anticipated for its new iPhone announcements, but this year, the spotlight was on the unveiling of the new AirPods Pro. The long-rumored Apple AirPods Pro 3 were officially unveiled on September 9, marking a significant update to the popular Pro line. The last update to the Pro line was back in 2023, where Apple introduced a USB-C port to the AirPods Pro 2. With an updated design featuring foam ear tips, improved Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and new features like live translation and fitness tracking, the AirPods Pro 3 are set to revolutionize the wireless earbuds market. Priced at $249, the AirPods Pro 3 offer a range of enhancements while maintaining the same starting price as the previous generation.

Apple AirPods Pro 3: What’s new

The AirPods Pro 3 come with a range of new features and upgrades, including five sizes of foam-infused ear tips, improved ANC that is twice as powerful as the previous generation and four times more effective than the first generation Pro, live translation capabilities, heart rate monitoring, integrated fitness features that work seamlessly with the Fitness app on the iPhone, compatibility with Fitness+ for live metric tracking, extended battery life with eight hours on a single charge with ANC and 10 hours in transparency mode, IP57 sweat- and water-resistance, and a new acoustic design for enhanced spatial audio quality. With these upgrades, the AirPods Pro 3 offer a comprehensive and advanced audio experience for users.

More new features: Live translation, improved battery

In addition to the aforementioned upgrades, the AirPods Pro 3 also introduce a live translation feature, responding to the growing trend of language translation capabilities in earbuds. The increased ANC and extended battery life further enhance the overall user experience, making the AirPods Pro 3 a top choice for noise-canceling earbuds. The improved battery life of eight hours per charge with ANC addresses the evolving standard in the market and ensures that users can enjoy uninterrupted listening for longer periods. Overall, the AirPods Pro 3 represent a significant leap forward in wireless audio technology, setting a new standard for premium earbuds.

Apple AirPods Pro 3: Price

One of the most surprising aspects of the Apple AirPods 3 is their price. Despite the addition of new features that enhance their functionality, the AirPods Pro 3 will still be available for $249 – the same price as the previous AirPods Pro 2 model.

When compared to other premium options such as the latest Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds and the slightly older Technics EAH-AZ1000, both priced at $299 without any fitness features, Apple’s pricing for the AirPods Pro 3 is particularly competitive.

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