Apple AirPods Pro 3: Now Your iPhone-Powered Activity Tracker
Cupertino, CA – Apple is subtly redefining fitness tracking, and the answer isn’t a new apple Watch, but a meaningful upgrade to its popular AirPods pro 3.Thanks to integrated heart rate measurement and a revamped iOS 26 Fitness app, Apple’s latest earbuds can now function as a complete activity tracker, offering a compelling alternative - or complement – to the Apple Watch.
For years, users have speculated about a screenless Apple Watch, a more discreet way to monitor health metrics. While Apple hasn’t delivered a dedicated device, they’ve cleverly integrated this functionality into a product many already own: the AirPods Pro. This move also aligns with improvements made to the beats Powerbeats Pro 2, ensuring a consistent experience across Apple’s audio lineup.
iPhone,Apple Watch,or AirPods: You Choose
The core of this update lies within the redesigned Fitness app in iOS 26. A new “Exercise” tab unlocks a streamlined experience for launching workouts. The system intelligently adapts to what you’re wearing:
* Apple Watch: If you have an Apple Watch, your workout
