AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Said to Bring Refreshed Design 23bi H3 Chip, Better Audio, and More

AirPods Pro 3 release date is expected to be September 2025. 2l2v1t

Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 19 December 2023 13:49 IST

AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Said to Bring Refreshed Design, H3 Chip, Better Audio, and More

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Apple announced a refreshed version of its second-generation AirPods Pro in September

Highlights

Apple is working on a new version of the AirPods Pro
AirPods Pro 3 will reportedly run on a new faster H3 chip
Apple is expected to bring temperature monitor to AirPods Pro 3

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AirPods is several months away but leaks about their specifications have been flooding in. The AirPods Pro 3 is said to come with a new earbud design, H3 chip, and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) improvements. Apple is also expected to add new health features including a new temperature monitor to the AirPods Pro 3.

A report by Macrumors has expected to update the design of the earbuds and the case, while also improving audio quality. The earbuds will reportedly boast better ANC capabilities than its predecessor — AirPods Pro (2nd Generation), in addition to new features. The AirPods Pro 2 can be paired with Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset and offer lossless audio.

The AirPods Pro 3 will reportedly run on a new faster H3 chip. Apple announced the H2 chip with the release of the AirPods Pro 2. The chip powers features such as ANC, Hey Siri, fast switching, and adaptive EQ. Further, Apple is reportedly working on a hearing test to help s catch hearing health problems early. The built-in feature might play tones and sounds to examine hearing abilities and provide hearing health . If the AirPods detect a hearing issue, the company might instruct s to visit a doctor for further help. These features could help the company position the AirPods as a hearing aid alternative.

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Apple is also expected to pack a temperature sensor in the next AirPods Pro model. With this feature, s may be able to track their health in real-time. The company has reportedly patented AirPods with biometric sensors for monitoring heart rate, temperature, perspiration level, and more.

The AirPods Pro 3 are expected to be launched in September 2025. They could be unveiled alongside the iPhone 17 series.

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Apple announced a refreshed version of AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) with USB Type-C during its Wonderlust event in September. Their price in India is set at Rs. 24,900.

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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones 1e225

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design / Comfort
Audio Quality
Battery Life
Value For Money

Good
Classic design with improved controls
Comfortable fit
State-of-the-art charging case
Very good battery life
Flexible, eager sound quality
Excellent ANC and transparency modes

Bad
Some features only work on Apple devices
Somewhat expensive

Read detailed Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones review

Colour White

Headphone Type In-Ear

Microphone Yes

Connectivity True Wireless Stereo (TWS)

Type Earphones

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