Yes, the AirPods Pro 2 are nearly three years old (two in a version bundled with a USB-C charging case), which naturally means the new edition that's virtually guaranteed to see daylight this fall is also just about etched in stone as a major upgrade of its predecessor.
Interestingly (although not exactly shockingly), the AirPods Pro 3 are tipped to look largely the same as the Pro 2 on the outside... which almost makes me more excited about a presumably spectacular set of internal upgrades. According to multiple credible sources around the interweb, that will include a long-awaited (and rumored) heart rate monitor, an equally handy temperature sensor, and a live translation feature that a number of Apple's rivals have actually supported for a while now.
Will you buy the AirPods Pro 3?
Yes
32.93%
No
20.73%
Only if they support all features at launch
8.54%
Only after all their features will be functional
7.32%
Only if they're $250 or less
30.49%
Unfortunately, not all three of those tools might be usable right off the bat, at least according to a new 9to5Mac report. This quotes an "anonymous" (but presumably trustworthy) tipster as saying that the AirPods Pro 3's live translation functionality "is not ready" yet and "will likely be added in a later software update."
As you can imagine, there are no words on exactly when that software update might arrive (probably because not even Apple knows that at the moment), but the good news is heart rate and temperature sensing should work just fine for the earliest AirPods Pro 3 adopters later this month.
The Powerbeats Pro 2 already come with a functional heart rate monitor, but no temperature sensing or live translation functionality. | Image Credit -- Apple
As disappointing as it is to hear that the super-premium earbuds Apple has been working on for three years are not fully "ready" for primetime, those two potentially game-changing new technologies and the promise of a third, slightly less groundbreaking one should be enough to convince a lot of AirPods Pro 2 owners to upgrade... as long as the price is right.
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Of course, with the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 available for a whopping $250 with a built-in heart rate monitor and no temperature sensor or live translation capabilities, it seems like the best we can hope for is that the AirPods Pro 3 won't exceed $300.
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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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