Powerbeats Pro 2 Leak Hints at Useful Health Feature Coming to AirPods

Apple plans to add more health-related features to future AirPods models, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, and the upcoming Powerbeats Pro 2 might offer a hint.

AirPods 4 Ambient Light Heart Health Sensor Feature
We previously reported that the Powerbeats Pro 2 will offer heart rate monitoring during workouts, and perhaps that feature will extend to AirPods in the future. Based on our iOS 18 code findings, you will be able to connect the Powerbeats Pro 2 to gym equipment like a treadmill to measure heart rate, and the data will be visible in the Health app and other supported apps on the iPhone. Apple previously announced that the Powerbeats Pro 2 will be released in 2025, and AirPods Pro 3 are also rumored to launch next year.

Heart rate monitoring has in fact been rumored for the AirPods Pro multiple times, but the feature has yet to come to fruition. With the feature now seemingly ready for Powerbeats Pro 2, though, it could finally come to AirPods too.

AirPods are also rumored to gain body temperature sensing in the future, after the Apple Watch Series 8 and newer gained a wrist temperature feature.

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Top Rated Comments

Kylo83 Avatar
20 weeks ago
I dont get why earphones are focused on health features, why not audio features. I want lossless support, better sound quality, no one buys headphones for health features
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ELman Avatar
20 weeks ago

I dont get why earphones are focused on health features, why not audio features. I want lossless support, better sound quality, no one buys headphones for health features
I have an Apple Watch for that.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
mikebenton Avatar
20 weeks ago
I suspect that adding two new sensors is going to make a dent in battery life. Good to have the option, but hope the feature(s) can be disabled.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MasterControlProgram Avatar
20 weeks ago
Can we just have more colour choices instead please Apple?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Tdude96 Avatar
20 weeks ago
I'm really hoping they add a temperature sensor to AirPods Pro 3. It seems like it'd be a far better datapoint than the wrist skin temperature from Apple Watch.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sw1tcher Avatar
20 weeks ago
I see what Apple is doing.... Powerbeats Pro 2 to offer heart rate monitoring (monitor heart beats per minute).
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)