Apple AirPods Pro (3rd Gen) — What’s New

Apple announced the 3rd generation AirPods Pro with a redesigned fit, stronger active noise cancellation and longer battery life. Below are the key details, availability and what to expect.

Key features

• Redesigned earbuds with foam-infused ear tips (more sizes) for a better in-ear fit.
• Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) reportedly up to 2× better than the AirPods Pro 2.
• Longer battery life — around 8 hours with ANC enabled (up to ~10 hours in other modes).
• New heart-rate sensor built into the earbuds.
• IP57 rating for water and dust resistance (improved over previous models).
• U2 chip in the case for enhanced Find My precision.
• Live translations / Live Translate feature confirmed by Apple; regional availability (notably in Europe) is not fully clear yet.

Price & Availability

Apple lists the US price at $249, with a stated launch date of Sept 19 and preorders open. European pricing and exact regional rollout look likely but were not fully detailed in the initial reports.

Where to learn more / shop

Search for availability on Amazon (US): AirPods Pro 3 on Amazon

Notes

Some specifics (regional availability of Live Translate, detailed regional pricing) were not fully confirmed in the initial announcement — check Apple’s regional site or authorized retailers for updates.

Thinking of upgrading? Share which feature matters most to you in the comments.