iOS 26 Beta hints at unannounced AirPods Pro 3: Report

Apple may have inadvertently revealed its next major audio product through its latest software update. The first developer beta of iOS 26, released shortly after the company’s WWDC 2025 keynote, contains references to theAirPods Pro 3, an as-yet unannounced successor to its premium wireless earbuds.

The discovery, initially reported byMacRumors contributor Steve Moser, highlights the term “AirPods Pro 3” buried within the code of a UI framework related to headphone functionality. This marks the second time Apple’s own software has hinted at a refresh to the AirPods Pro line.