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Wearable Technology

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

Apple Watch Calorie Estimates Face Scrutiny as Study Reveals Persistent Inaccuracy

New Meta-Analysis Challenges Apple Watch’s Calorie Tracking Precision

For dedicated Apple Watch users, fitness tracking accuracy remains a critical topic—especially as Apple continues to position its wearable as both a health companion and motivational tool. This week, a peer-reviewed meta-analysis from the University of Mississippi—cited by CNET and MacRumors—delivered one of the most comprehensive reviews to date, highlighting a significant limitation: substantial inaccuracy in the Watch’s calorie burn estimates.

Study Scope and Key Findings

Researchers examined data from 56 previously published studies evaluating the Apple Watch’s performance on heart rate, step count, and energy expenditure. The Watch performed admirably on heart rate (4.43% mean absolute percentage error) and step count (8.17%), with both metrics within widely recognized accuracy thresholds for consumer fitness devices. However, calorie estimation—often referred to as energy expenditure—had a mean absolute percentage error of 27.96%, more