🎧 AirPods Pro 3 Could Steal the Spotlight at WWDC 2025

Apple’s June WWDC keynotes are usually all about software—but this year, the spotlight may shift to something you wear in your ears.

May 16, 2025

According to multiple reports and recent code-level leaks, AirPods Pro 3 are expected to be unveiled during WWDC 2025. And this time, it’s more than just better sound.

Apple’s next-generation wireless earbuds are rumored to bring health tracking, AI-enhanced audio, and deeper ecosystem integration—marking the biggest upgrade to the AirPods line since 2019.

🆕 What’s New in AirPods Pro 3?

Here’s what leaks, analyst notes, and supply chain chatter say is coming:

🩺 Health Sensors

Apple is expected to introduce in-ear health monitoring features, including:

Heart rate tracking (via optical sensor in the earpiece)
Body temperature sensing
Possibly blood oxygen or stress level indicators (TBD)

These features could pair directly with Apple Health and Fitness+, turning AirPods into your next wellness companion.

🎧 Smarter Audio

Apple may use onboard AI processing for:

Better Adaptive Transparency (dynamic sound blending)
Smarter noise cancellation in real time
Personalized sound profiles based on your hearing over time

There’s also talk of spatial audio enhancements that adjust more naturally to your head movement using the H3 chip.

🔋 Battery & Case Upgrades

Leaks suggest:

Slightly better battery life (est. +10–15%)
A new squarer case design with Find My precision tracking
Possibly USB-C charging instead of Lightning, in line with EU regulations

📦 When Will They Ship?

AirPods Pro 3 are expected to be announced in June at WWDC, with shipping likely in late June or early July.

Price is expected to remain around $249, though a $269 bump isn’t off the table if health sensors are confirmed.
Apple may keep AirPods Pro 2 on sale as a lower-cost option (similar to its iPhone SE strategy).

📱 Why This Matters

If Apple pulls this off, it’s not just a headphones refresh—it’s a wearable health tech play.

The AirPods Pro 3 would:

Move Apple deeper into health and wellness
Further tie users into the Apple ecosystem
Compete directly with fitness wearables from companies like WHOOP, Oura, and Fitbit

And of course, if paired with iOS 19’s expected “Apple Intelligence” AI features, they could play a much bigger role in context-aware Siri and ambient computing.

🔍 My Take

AirPods Pro 3 might be Apple’s most overlooked but most important product in 2025.

If they get health tracking right, it cements AirPods as more than just earbuds—they become the most discreet wearable in tech.

🧠 Stay tuned for our WWDC coverage in June—we’ll break down everything Apple announces (including AI, iOS 19, Vision Pro, and more).