"Apple Inc. introduced its first new AirPods Pro model in three years, adding new health-tracking features, improved noise cancellation and a better fit. The new device priced at $249 will feature a heart-rate monitor, allowing the earbuds to work with an iPhone to track a wearer's pulse and measure calories burned during exercise. And battery life will improve from six hours to eight hours when playing music, according to the company, which unveiled the product at its iPhone 17 launch event on Tuesday."
"Apple is seeking to turn its high-end AirPods into more of a health product, a process that started last year with new hearing-aid and testing capabilities. The heart-rate monitor also may help the company sell subscriptions to its Fitness+ program and serve as a gateway product to pricier devices like Apple Watches. The company added the same heart-rate feature to its Beats-branded earbuds earlier this year."
"Apple is touting the improved fit of the AirPods Pro 3, addressing user complaints about prior models. The hardware comes with new ear tips that will accommodate more people, the company said. Apple rolled out the original AirPods Pro in 2019, adding features like noise cancellation and improved sound quality. Those capabilities were improved with the AirPods Pro 2 in 2022. The noise cancellation on the latest version is four times better than the first AirPods Pro, Apple said."
Apple introduced the AirPods Pro 3 priced at $249 with a built-in heart-rate monitor that pairs with an iPhone to track pulse and estimate calories burned during exercise. Music playback battery life increases from six to eight hours. Noise cancellation is substantially improved and the earbuds include new ear tips intended to accommodate more users for a better fit. The heart-rate capability builds on prior hearing and testing features, could drive Fitness+ subscriptions, and may act as a gateway to higher-priced devices such as the Apple Watch. A follow-up model with camera sensors and AI is planned.
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