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Analyst Consensus: AirPods Pro 3 Likely Pushed to 2026 with Advanced Health Features

AirPods Pro 3 Release Window Pushes to 2026: Analyst Roadmaps Align

Expectations for the next iteration of Apple’s premium in-ear headphones—the AirPods Pro 3—have shifted following multiple independent analyst reports. The timeline for the launch is now solidly anchored in 2026, rather than the previously rumored 2025 window. This adjustment stands out given Apple’s historical cadence for updating its audio hardware, and carries notable implications for Apple enthusiasts tracking the company’s wearable and health-focused strategies.

Analyst Reports Refine Release Forecasts

Jeff Pu of GF Securities Hong Kong recently published a product roadmap (via a Korean chip industry insider, @jukanlosreve), forecasting mass production of the AirPods Pro 3 in 2026. Pu’s projection corresponds with earlier comments from respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has similarly pointed to significant AirPods hardware updates—potentially including an IR camera—for a 2026 debut. Meanwhile, references to “AirPods Pro

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iOS 26 Code Hints at AirPods Pro 3: What Apple Enthusiasts Should Know

Evidence of AirPods Pro 3 Emerges in iOS 26

References to “AirPods Pro 3” have surfaced within iOS 26 code, marking the first documented signal that Apple is preparing a next-generation model of its flagship wireless earbuds. As reported by MacRumors contributor Steve Moser, the reference appears in a headphone-related UI framework alongside existing 'AirPods Pro' and 'AirPods Pro 2' identifiers. While Apple has made no public statements, this software-level breadcrumb offers insight into Apple's behind-the-scenes preparations ahead of an anticipated announcement.

Software Clues and Rumors Explained

Further scrutiny of iOS 26 code—also cited by developer Aaron Perris (via 9to5Mac)—shows Apple has updated certain requirements from “AirPods Pro 2nd Generation” to “AirPods Pro 2 or later.” This adjustment signals groundwork for third-generation hardware support, despite no current official offering beyond the second generation.

MacRumors rates the likelihood of a new model debut at 85/100, bolstered by credible

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