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Did the AirPods Pro just make the Apple Watch obsolete? This new feature tells me yes


I've been slowly moving away from my Apple Watch, and with the AirPods Pro 3's promising health features, I might never put it back on.

My AirPods serve as a vessel for listening to music, canceling the noise from the busy gym, and taking a hands-free call on my way home. René Ramos/ZDNET/AppleApple previewed in-ear heart rate tracking in the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, but the feature was a flop, characterized by app subscription limitations, connectivity issues, and inaccurate readings. Additionally, if you find it stressful when your Watch reminds you of periods of inactivity, that you're not getting enough sleep, or that you may be experiencing anxiety, it could be beneficial to take it off.

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