Apple AirPods Pro 3 May Feature Heart-Rate Monitor, Temperature Sensor
By : DC Web Desk
Update: 2024-12-23 11:23 GMT
Apple is reportedly working on a variety of health features for AirPods, which is expected to roll out in the coming years..
In the Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman revealed that the tech giant is working on health features including a heart-rate monitor, temperature sensor, and sensors that will track physiological measures. The features may debut in AirPods Pro 3.
The newsletter revealed that Apple is currently focusing on the heart-rate monitor first. Apple has noticed more accurate heart-rate info from the Apple Watch in internal testing.
Apart from the health features, the tech giant is also working on cameras for AirPods, which was earlier cancelled but got revived. Gurman notes that the project is still a couple of years away.
Apple is moving towards a health-oriented direction. This year, Apple released a firmware update for AirPods Pro 2 enabling the use of AirPods as FDA-certified hearing aid.