Some much-needed upgrades are coming to Powerbeats Pro 2 with iOS 26

Powerbeats Pro 2 owners can look forward to several upgrades with the release of iOS 26. The new features will integrate the earbuds better with Apple's Fitness app, providing users with more accurate data and a wider range of workout types. For Fitness+ subscribers, the Beats earbuds will display real-time metrics such as heart rate, calories burned, and "Burn Bar" data. Additionally, iOS 26 will bring smaller improvements, including the ability to use a single earbud for heart rate monitoring, better step-counting accuracy, and faster heart rate readings. The updated Powerbeats Pro 2 will also send notifications for a better fit and can sense head movements to respond to Siri. While these upgrades will mostly align the Powerbeats Pro 2 with the AirPods Pro 3 features, the article notes that the Beats earbuds still offer mediocre ANC performance. It's worth noting that Android users won't benefit from many of the Apple-specific features introduced with iOS 26.