アップル社の今後のAirPods Pro 3には、全新的な健康機能が搭載される可能性があります。

The latest Power On newsletter revealed that Bloomberg's Marc Ganymede has announced updates on the health features of AirPods. While there have been previous reports on this topic, they are not very detailed.

According to the newsletter, Apple is working on developing new sensors to track heart rate monitors, temperature sensors, and various physiological indicators. Currently, Apple is mainly focusing on developing heart rate sensors.

In internal tests, Apple has noted that it is obtaining more accurate heart rate information from Apple Watch. Ganymede suggests that AirPods are not far behind. While details of other health features and an exact timeline are not clear, Ganymede states that they plan to introduce these features in the "next few years." These features may debut with AirPods Pro 3.

Apple is also developing a camera for AirPods. This project was previously canceled but has recently reactivated due to Apple's sudden interest in AI-driven product development. Ganymede notes that both teams consider this a priority project, although it is expected to take several years.

Indeed, this has become a priority for the teams working on Apple's AI and AirPods hardware development groups. However, it is believed to take several years before the technology reaches the market—assuming it is not canceled.

Apple released a new firmware update for AirPods Pro 2 at the beginning of this year. This update allows users to use AirPods as hearing aids that have received FDA certification and introduces visual health features. The introduction of these features indicates that Apple is moving towards a more health-focused direction, and it is likely that they will introduce health features in AirPods for users without an Apple Watch.

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