The headlining feature of the new Beats headphones might be telling us much more about the reported next-generation AirPods Pro.
The Powerbeats Pro 2 Feature Heart Rate Monitoring
A follow-up to the original model released in 2019, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are made for workouts and other athletic activities.
Along with being 20 percent lighter than the original, the biggest improvement is the addition of heart rate monitoring. Just like other wearable devices, such as an Apple Watch, the headphones can track your heart rate data while working out.
Heart rate data can sync with a number of popular fitness apps for the iPhone, like Nike Run Club, Peloton, Runna, Ladder, and Slopes. you’re able to also see the data after a workout. Heart rate information can also be accessed on Android with the Beats app.
Other features include Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and up to 10 hours of music playback per charge. That jumps to 45 hours of battery life with the charging case.
You can purchase the Powerbeats Pro 2 nowfrom Applefor $249.99. There are five color options to select from.
Will the AirPods Pro 3 Offer the Same Feature?
While the AirPods Pro 2 have gained a number of new features thanks to software updates, like the ability toact as over-the-counter hearing aids, the hardware is more than two years old.
Apple is rumored to release the AirPods Pro 3 sometime this year. And it makes a lot of sense that built-in heart rate monitoring will be included. Being able to track your heart rate without needing another device is a big plus for people who want to work out or run with as little tech as possible.
Other reported features for the AirPods Pro 3 include improved ANC, a redesign for both the earbuds and case, and possibly even a temperature sensor. Buyers have flocked to the health-oriented features of the Apple Watch, and bringing heart rate monitoring to the AirPods Pro will likely make the headphones even more popular.
