It's been a while since Apple gave the AirPods Pro a real refresh. Sure, they swapped out the Lightning port for USB-C in 2022, but we're all waiting for something more. Word on the street, according to Mark Gurman, is that the AirPods Pro 3 are coming later this year. I think that, beyond just new features, like the rumored heart rate monitoring, some design tweaks are expected. If you ask me, it's about time!

The latest AirPods give us a sneak peek at what Apple might be planning for the AirPods Pro 3. These clues suggest Apple will change the design to make the new Airpods more appealing.

Plus, the iOS 26 update is set to bring some cool features to all AirPods Pro models via a firmware update. Imagine your music automatically pausing when you doze off. Or using your AirPods as a remote for your iPhone's camera. Pretty neat, right? There's also talk about keeping audio in your AirPods even when your iPhone is connected to something else, like your car's stereo, and improved call quality. These are changes I know I will appreciate.

Historically, Apple tends to drop significant AirPods updates alongside new iPhones. So, all eyes are on an early September event, possibly alongside the iPhone 17 series. Some whispers suggest the big reveal might happen around September 9th or 10th. If the information is correct, the iPhone 17 event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9.

While there's no official confirmation yet, considering Apple's patterns, I think a September launch for the AirPods Pro 3 makes a lot of sense. It's just a matter of waiting and seeing what Apple has in store for us.