"The Powerbeats Pro 2 will receive major upgrades with iOS 26. Users can track more metrics with improved accuracy. The most valuable upgrades are reserved for iPhone users. After Apple announced the AirPods Pro 3's heart rate tracking feature and improved integration with the iPhone, Beats confirmed that the same upgrades will be available to users. There are slight differences between the AirPods Pro 3 and Powerbeats Pro 2's user experience, but Beats promises the Powerbeats will offer Fitness app integration, real-time metrics tracking,"
"With iOS 26, iPhone users can wear their Powerbeats Pro 2 to track their heart rate and calories burned when starting a real-time exercise session in the Fitness app. The earbuds will also track the wearer's steps, even when their iPhone is not on their person. However, unlike the AirPods Pro 3, viewing real-time metrics in the iPhone's upcoming Burn Bar is reserved for Fitness+ subscribers."
iOS 26 adds Fitness app integration and real-time metrics to Powerbeats Pro 2, enabling heart rate, calorie, and step tracking during workouts. The update removes the Apple Watch requirement to start a Fitness app workout, allowing use with just an iPhone and compatible earbuds. Real-time Burn Bar metrics are limited to Fitness+ subscribers. Some user experience differences remain between AirPods Pro 3 and Powerbeats Pro 2. A key limitation is that the most significant feature upgrades for Powerbeats Pro 2 are currently available only to iPhone users.
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