In addition to the smart doorbell, , Apple is also working on new features for AirPods, including heart rate monitoring, according to Bloomberg.
In the latest Power On report, Mark Gurman noted that heart rate monitoring technology might be introduced in the AirPods Pro 3, which are currently in the early stages of development.
Apple ramps up work on turning AirPods into a health device. The company currently has teams experimenting with a variety of enhancements, including temperature sensing, heart-rate monitoring and technology that tracks a slew of physiological measures. https://t.co/0yIy1KBact
Apple ramps up work on turning AirPods into a health device. The company currently has teams experimenting with a variety of enhancements, including temperature sensing, heart-rate monitoring and technology that tracks a slew of physiological measures. https://t.co/0yIy1KBact
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) December 23, 2024If AirPods gain the heart rate monitoring feature, it will provide users with more options for tracking health and fitness metrics without needing an Apple Watch. Internal tests at Apple have shown that heart rate data on Apple Watch is more accurate than on AirPods, but the difference is not significant.
By the way, in addition to AirPods Pro 3, Apple also plans to integrate heart rate sensors into their headphones. Powerbeats Pro 2, The headphones with heart rate sensors are set to debut in spring 2025. As for the AirPods Pro 3, they are expected to be released towards the end of 2025 or early 2026.