Apple's AirPods Pro 3: Heart Rate Tracking, Improved Noise Cancellation, and Live Translation

Apple unveiled the third-generation AirPods Pro on Tuesday, featuring heart rate tracking (a first for AirPods), enhanced audio, and a smaller, more interactive charging case. Priced at $249, they'll be available for pre-order today and in stores September 19th. Improvements include double the noise cancellation of the Pro 2 and live translation capabilities via an iOS 26 software update. Smaller, more comfortable earbuds with five foam tip sizes are also included. While this is the current model, rumors suggest a higher-end version with an infrared camera for gesture control and improved spatial audio for the Vision Pro headset is slated for a 2026 release.