Your Powerbeats Pro 2 are getting a serious upgrade - but there's a catch

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• The Powerbeats Pro 2 will receive major upgrades with iOS 26.
• Users can track more metrics with improved accuracy.
• The most valuable upgrades are reserved for iPhone users.

After Apple announced the AirPods Pro 3's heart rate tracking feature and improved integration with the iPhone, Beats confirmed that the same upgrades will be available to Powerbeats Pro 2 users. There are slight differences between the AirPods Pro 3 and Powerbeats Pro 2's user experience, but Beats promises the Powerbeats will offer Fitness app integration, real-time metrics tracking, and compatibility with Siri Interactions.

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