Joe Rossignol
Apple discontinued the Powerbeats Pro sometime last week, about five and a half years after the wireless earbuds launched.
The Powerbeats Pro are a sportier, fitness-focused alternative to the AirPods Pro, with built-in, adjustable ear hooks for a secure fit. Key features of the original Powerbeats Pro include the H1 chip that debuted in the AirPods 2, IPX4 sweat and water resistance, up to nine hours of battery life, and silicone ear tips in four sizes.
In a short teaser video last month, Apple said it would release new Powerbeats Pro 2 next year. The earbuds are similar to the original Powerbeats Pro, but have a more upright, thinner design. MacRumors contributor Aaron Parris later discovered iOS 18 code showing that the Powerbeats Pro 2 will feature heart rate monitoring during workouts and will get support for active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and adaptive sound.
Powerbeats Pro 2 images in iOS 18 code
The iOS 18 code leak also revealed new orange, purple, black, and beige color options for the Powerbeats Pro 2 and their charging case.
Based on other recent Beats earbuds, other potential upgrades for the Powerbeats Pro 2 include improved audio quality, longer battery life, a USB-C charging case, and improved cross-platform compatibility with Android features like Find My Device.
Apple hasn't revealed a specific release date for the Powerbeats Pro 2 in 2025.
Heart rate monitoring has also been rumored for the AirPods Pro in the past, so maybe this feature will be extended to AirPods Pro 3.
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