Apple’s next AirPods Pro may be getting their biggest update in years, and it starts with the case. According to a report from Android Headlines, the AirPods Pro 3 charging case will drop the usual pairing button in favor of a touch-sensitive panel on the front.
Users will reportedly be able to slide or tap on the case to control playback, adjust volume, or skip tracks—extending Apple’s gesture-first approach that we’ve already seen on the iPhone and Apple Watch. The case will still include a lanyard hole for accessories, while the earbuds themselves are expected to look much like the current AirPods Pro 2.
Functionality, however, is where the bigger leap could come. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman previously reported that the AirPods Pro 3 will add heart rate monitoring, using optical sensors to measure blood flow more than 100 times per second when both earbuds are worn. The data would sync directly with the iPhone’s Health app, making the Pro 3 more appealing to fitness users.
Other upgrades are said to include better sound quality, improved noise cancellation, and more stable wireless performance. The earbuds are expected to run on a new H3 chip and may offer a better battery life. Spatial Audio with head tracking will also be a highlight feature of the product.
Apple is expected to announce the AirPods Pro 3 in September 2025 alongside the iPhone 17 lineup, with pricing likely to stay around $249—the same as the current generation. With touch controls on the case and built-in fitness tracking, Apple’s next premium earbuds could be a meaningful upgrade for both audiophiles and health-conscious users.
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