Apple has launched new AirPods models in this fall, but a hardware update for Airpods Pro was not one of them, even though many were waiting for a new Pro. What will be the new AirPods Pro 3 features and when will they be launched? Here's everything we know about the launch date and the expected features of Airpods Pro 3.
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AirPods Pro 3 will be launched in 2025
Unfortunately, AirPods Pro 3 are not yet ready to launch this year. The latest information indicates the year 2025 as a launch period for Airpods Pro 3.
The first two generations, Airpods Pro and Airpods Pro 2 were launched during the events of October and September, in which Apple also presented the new generations of iPhone and Apple Watch. It is expected that for AirPods Pro 3, the launch date will be in the autumn of 2025.
Even if the patience is put to the test, as it is rumored, the new AirPods Pro 3 features will be worth the wait.
Possible AirPods Pro 3 features
Certainly, this new generation of premium headphones from Apple will bring some design changes and features that are not present on current models.
Improved and more ergonomic design
After six years of keeping the original design of 2019, Airpods Pro 3 will introduce a new look. Although changes will not be radical, Apple will optimize the design for greater comfort and extended functionality, based on users feedback. These adjustments will contribute to a more comfortable use for more people and a more efficient audio experience.
Honestly, I don't know how Apple could improve the current design, because many users consider it very successful. However, Apple continued to refine the design of the AirPods base model, including with AirPods 4 this year.
The new H3 chip will be at the base of many new AirPods Pro 3 features
In some products, the new chips do not necessarily bring significant improvements. However, Apple's H series chips have been an exception so far. The transition from H1 to H2 allowed Apple to provide considerable improvements for AirPods Pro 2 compared to the previous generation.
Since its appearance, the H2 chip has fueled a variety of new features that have been added to Airpods Pro 2 and now Airpods 4. Not even Airpods Max, premium models, have not been able to offer these features, having only H1 chip.
Therefore, a central element of Airpods Pro 3 will be the new H3 chip. This processor promises to significantly improve performance, bringing more refined audio quality. The higher processing power will optimize the audio mix for a clearer and more detailed sound.
Also, the new H3 chip will allow more efficient external sound insulation and a smarter adaptation to the environment. It is very possible to see significant improvements in ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and Conversation Awareness.
AirPod Pro 3 with advanced health functions
Just as Apple Watch has become an increasingly important health tool, Airpods Pro 3 could follow this example and become a useful tool for health monitoring.
The new AirPods Pro 3 features could include sensors to measure body temperature. Through the auditory channel, Airpods could measure the temperature more precisely than the devices worn. This functionality could open new possibilities for health tracking, and would not be possible without the future CIP H3.
Also, features such as the hearing test, hearing protection and the auditory aid, introduced on Airpods Pro 2, will be kept and improved.
Exterior video cameras and artificial intelligence
External rooms would complete with new interesting features the series of AirPods Pro 3. It is still clear whether this hardware update will be present on AirPods Pro 3 or another future generation, but Apple works on a new version of AirPods Pro using external cameras and artificial intelligence to understand the external world and provide information to the user.
If AirPods Pro 3 will include cameras, they could communicate with the iPhone to perform various tasks with the help of artificial intelligence. For example, the visual intelligence feature in iOS 18.2 for iPhone 16 could also receive an audio version using the AirPods Pro 3 cameras.
New AirPods Pro 3 features will make improvements in audio quality
In addition to the new technological functionality, Airpods Pro 3 will continue to impress by sound, as has happened since the first generation. With the help of the H3 chip and new hardware components, sound quality will reach new standards. We will also see an evolution of sound features, such as Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Transparency.
Related: AirPods 4. All the differences between the two variants.
Conclusion
AirPods Pro 3 promises to bring important improvements in terms of design, audio performance, health functions and artificial intelligence integration. However, their launch is expected only in the autumn of 2025.
