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AirPods Pro are Apple's mid-range wireless Bluetooth in-ear headphones, positioned between the standard AirPods and the AirPods Max. Released on October 30, 2019, they offer features like active noise cancellation, adaptive EQ, and spatial audio for an immersive listening experience. They also include a customizable fit with multiple ear tip sizes and are sweat and water-resistant. The AirPods Pro come with a charging case, which supports wireless charging, extending the battery life beyond the earbuds' capacity. Later models have MagSafe charging capabilities. Key improvements over standard AirPods include superior sound quality, noise cancellation, and a more secure fit.
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October 28, 2019: AirPods Pro Announcement
On October 28, 2019, Apple announced the AirPods Pro, highlighting their inclusion of standard AirPods features like a microphone, along with noise cancellation, accelerometers, optical sensors for press and in-ear detection, automatic pausing, force sensor controls, and IPX4 water resistance.
October 30, 2019: AirPods Pro Initial Introduction
On October 30, 2019, Apple introduced the AirPods Pro, positioning them as their mid-range wireless Bluetooth in-ear headphones, sitting between the base-level AirPods and the high-end AirPods Max.
2020: AirPods Pro Tip Replacements
Starting in early 2020, Apple began selling replacement silicone tips for AirPods Pro on their website.
October 2021: MagSafe Charging Case Update
In October 2021, Apple updated the AirPods Pro bundled charging case with MagSafe compatibility.
October 2021: Conversation Boost Mode Addition
In October 2021, a new Conversation Boost mode was added to the AirPods Pro as a customization of the regular Transparency mode to boost voices above background noise and music.
September 7, 2022: Second-Generation AirPods Pro Announcement
On September 7, 2022, the second-generation AirPods Pro were announced at an Apple media event, featuring an updated H2 chip, Bluetooth 5.3, improved sound quality and noise cancellation, longer battery life, extra-small ear tips, and swipe controls for volume adjustment.
September 2022: Second-Generation AirPods Pro Announcement
In September 2022, Apple announced the second-generation AirPods Pro featuring the H2 chip, Bluetooth 5.3, enhanced sound quality and noise cancellation, improved battery life, volume control gestures, Find My support, Apple Watch charger compatibility, and extra-small ear tips.
September 23, 2022: Second-Generation AirPods Pro Release
On September 23, 2022, the second-generation AirPods Pro, which were announced earlier that month, were officially released to the public.
September 2023: Second-Generation AirPods Pro Update
In September 2023, Apple updated the second-generation AirPods Pro with IP54 dust resistance, an updated H2 chip supporting 5 GHz band lossless audio with the Apple Vision Pro, and a USB-C charging case.
2023: AirPods Pro Revision
In 2023, a revision of the second-generation AirPods Pro added IP54 dust resistance, support for lossless audio when used with the Apple Vision Pro, and transitioned to a USB-C charging case.
September 2024: FDA Authorizes Hearing Aid Software
In September 2024, the United States Food and Drug Administration authorized Apple's use of hearing aid software in the AirPods Pro.
September 9, 2025: AirPods Pro 3 Introduction
On September 9, 2025, Apple introduced the AirPods Pro 3, continuing the use of the H2 chip but adding a heart rate sensor, doubling the noise cancelling capabilities compared to the AirPods Pro 2, and quadrupling those of the AirPods Pro 1. A new form factor and silicon ear tips with a foam interior were also introduced.
September 2025: AirPods Pro 3 Release
In September 2025, Apple released the AirPods Pro 3, which include heart rate monitoring, live voice AI translation (also featured on AirPods 4 with ANC), and enhanced hearing health features.
September 19, 2025: AirPods Pro 3 Release
On September 19, 2025, the AirPods Pro 3, announced earlier in September, were released. The AirPods Pro 3 have a new heart rate sensor, two times better noise cancelling capabilities compared to the AirPods Pro 2, and four times better than the AirPods Pro 1. Apple introduced a new form factor that they claimed can fit better in most people's ears.
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