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<p>Over the past decade, AirPods have become one of Apple’s most popular products, and the company seems to have ambitious plans for their future. Shortly after introducing hearing health features in iOS 18.1 for AirPods Pro 2, a new report suggests that health will play a significant role in upcoming AirPods models.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-airpods-being-repositioned-to-focus-on-health">AirPods being ‘repositioned’ to prioritize health</h2>
<p>Ming-Chi Kuo has shared insights today regarding Apple's strategy for upcoming AirPods models. From his article on Medium:</p>
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<p>In light of the Apple Watch’s success, AirPods are being realigned to emphasize health management, with forthcoming models expected to include enhanced health tracking features.</p>
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<p>Kuo's findings do not delve into specifics but underscore an essential takeaway: health is a central focus of Apple's future plans for AirPods.</p>
<p>This transition appears quite logical. The Hearing Aid, Hearing Test, and Hearing Protection features introduced in iOS 18.1 have received positive feedback. There’s significant potential to integrate new sensors into a device that users already wear.</p>
<p>Adopting a strategy similar to that of the Apple Watch will offer Apple a means to set AirPods apart and transform them into a more valuable tool for users.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-apple-watch-strategy-could-make-airpods-more-indispensable">Apple Watch strategy may enhance AirPods’ necessity</h2>
<p>While the Apple Watch serves well for checking the time and receiving notifications, its health tracking capabilities elevate its significance. A similar trajectory is likely for AirPods in the coming years.</p>
<p>Mark Gurman has previously indicated:</p>
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<p>There’s ongoing engineering aimed at incorporating sensors into the AirPods to measure body temperature through the ear canal. This method of data collection is regarded as more accurate than wrist measurements.</p>
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<p>Body temperature monitoring and hearing health could just be the beginning of Apple’s expansive new approach for AirPods.</p>
<p>What health features would you like to see in future AirPods? Share your thoughts in the comments.</p>
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