{"id":1918,"date":"2025-09-07T10:34:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T10:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/airpods-pro-3-upgrades-expectations\/"},"modified":"2025-09-07T10:34:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T10:34:40","slug":"airpods-pro-3-upgrades-expectations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/airpods-pro-3-upgrades-expectations\/","title":{"rendered":"AirPods Pro 3: 4 upgrades that would make me upgrade \u2014 and 5 expected features"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p><time datetime=\"2025-09-05T20:00:00Z\">Published 5 Sep 2025<\/time> \u2014 Apple is widely expected to unveil AirPods Pro 3 at its September 9 event. I use AirPods Pro 2 every day; this story summarizes four improvements that would convince me to buy the new model and five features that leaks and industry trends suggest Apple will actually deliver.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Personal wishlist: hi\u2011res wireless audio, finer noise\u2011control, true Bluetooth multipoint, and longer earbud battery life.<\/li>\n<li>Likely upgrades: improved sound and ANC, a new H3 chip, next\u2011gen UWB tracking, and added health sensors.<\/li>\n<li>Live translation is rumored but may arrive in a later software update rather than at launch.<\/li>\n<li>Price could rise from the current $249 to about $279\u2013$299, though Apple has not confirmed pricing.<\/li>\n<li>AirPods Pro 2 remain a strong value if discounts drop them near $159 \/ \u00a3169.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Verified facts<\/h2>\n<p>Apple has scheduled a product event for 9 September 2025 where multiple new devices are expected; industry reporting and supply\u2011chain leaks have repeatedly identified AirPods Pro 3 as a likely announcement. AirPods Pro 2 remain on sale and are frequently discounted across retailers.<\/p>\n<p>Multiple reports and accessory filings point to a new Apple audio system-on-chip (commonly called H3 in rumors) for the next AirPods generation. A more powerful chip typically enables improved audio processing, more advanced noise cancellation, and additional sensor support.<\/p>\n<p>Leaked details and coverage from vendors suggest next\u2011generation ultra\u2011wideband (UWB) location features will extend tracking range and make it easier to locate a lost case on an iPhone map. Separately, a string of credible rumors indicates Apple may add health sensors \u2014 heart\u2011rate has been speculated before, and newer tips mention an ear temperature sensor.<\/p>\n<h2>Context &#038; impact<\/h2>\n<p>Hi\u2011res wireless codecs such as LDAC and Bluetooth LE Audio&#8217;s LC3 are becoming common across rivals. If Apple adopts a higher\u2011quality wireless streaming method or supports lossless over wired\/USB\u2011C as seen on AirPods Max, users could hear clearer detail from high\u2011resolution sources.<\/p>\n<p>True Bluetooth multipoint pairing is a feature widely available from non\u2011Apple manufacturers that lets earbuds maintain simultaneous connections to two or more devices. Adding multipoint would widen AirPods Pro 3&#8217;s appeal to people who mix iPhones with Windows or corporate laptops.<\/p>\n<p>Battery life improvements remain a competitive battleground. For context, some competitor earbuds without ANC tout single\u2011charge playtimes that exceed typical ANC earbuds; Beats examples have shown large gains in battery endurance in recent releases, suggesting Apple could also extend run time with updated silicon.<\/p>\n<h2>Official statements<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>No official product details for AirPods Pro 3 have been released by Apple ahead of the September 9 event.<\/p>\n<p><cite>Apple<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<aside>\n<details>\n<summary>Explainer: codecs and why they matter<\/summary>\n<p>LDAC is a Sony codec that can transmit higher bitrates over Bluetooth; LC3 is the new Bluetooth LE Audio codec designed for efficiency and improved audio at lower bitrates. Support for these codecs depends on both the earbuds and the source device; implementing higher\u2011quality streaming can improve perceived clarity when drivers and processing can take advantage of the extra data.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>Unconfirmed (rumors and open questions)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Heart\u2011rate sensor: widely reported but not independently confirmed by Apple.<\/li>\n<li>Temperature sensor: newer leaks mention this, but timing and accuracy are unverified.<\/li>\n<li>Live, real\u2011time translation at launch: many sources expect translation to be introduced later via software.<\/li>\n<li>Exact price: suggested increases to $279\u2013$299 are analyst expectations, not official pricing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>If Apple ships a stronger H3 chip, genuine multipoint, finer noise\u2011control options, and noticeably longer battery life, many users \u2014 myself included \u2014 would have a strong reason to upgrade from AirPods Pro 2. However, several of the most talked\u2011about additions remain leaks or software features that could arrive after launch. For buyers on a budget, current AirPods Pro 2 deals still represent good value ahead of any official AirPods Pro 3 announcement.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TechRadar coverage and leaks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/apple-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Events (official)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published 5 Sep 2025 \u2014 Apple is widely expected to unveil AirPods Pro 3 at its September 9 event. I use AirPods Pro 2 every day; this story summarizes four improvements that would convince me to buy the new model and five features that leaks and industry trends suggest Apple will actually deliver. 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