You don't need the Watch: the Apple accessory that will count calories and exercise

Apple announced the launch of AirPods Pro 3, a new generation of earbuds that combines premium audio, health features, and smart tools. The design has been optimized to improve fit and stability during physical activities like running, yoga, or high-intensity workouts. Beyond sound, the big news is that these earbuds are now capable of measuring heart rate and calculating calories burned in more than 50 types of workouts.

The devices offer Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) up to four times more powerful than the original AirPods Pro, making them leaders in the in-ear category, the company officially reported at its event where the new lineup of iPhones 17 and Apple Watch Series 11 was also presented.

AirPods Pro 3 feature a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor, which emits infrared light to analyze blood flow up to 256 times per second.

Thanks to this system, the headphones collect precise heart rate data and, combined with accelerometers, gyroscopes, and GPS, offer advanced metrics. (READ: Isabella Ladera reveals all about the alleged leaked intimate video with Beéle)

Users will be able to log their activities in the iPhone's Fitness app, complete their activity loops, and earn motivational rewards. Even those subscribed to Apple Fitness+ will be able to see their data on screen in real time, such as calories burned or workout progress.

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Live translation and hearing health

Another innovation is the Live Translation feature, powered by Apple Intelligence. This tool allows for face-to-face conversations in different languages.

It is currently available in English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish, and will be expanded to include more languages ​​such as Italian, Japanese, and Korean.

In the area of ​​hearing health, AirPods Pro 3 offer enhanced Hearing Protection and Hearing Testing, which helps users understand their hearing levels and reduce exposure to harmful noise.

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Battery life also grew by 67% in ambient mode, reaching up to 10 hours of continuous playback on a single charge. A global launch: when can you buy the AirPods Pro 3?

AirPods Pro 3 are available for pre-order starting Wednesday and will be available internationally starting September 19. According to John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, this is a technological leap forward that integrates high-quality audio, health, and productivity into a single device.

With these features, AirPods go beyond being just headphones and become an extension of users' daily lives, combining training, communication, and well-being. (READ: Pilar Solidario and a significant increase: how much beneficiaries will receive)

For Apple, this launch reinforces its strategy of consolidating an ecosystem in which each accessory fulfills multiple functions, reducing the need to rely on additional devices like the Apple Watch.