I found the Apple Watch feature every busy pro needs — and I use it every workout

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 owners are familiar with its headline features like satellite messaging and hypertension alerts. However, many users are unaware of a quieter feature that requires an AirPods Pro 3. This particular function is especially useful for busy professionals who need to incorporate workouts into their packed schedules.

AirPods Pro 3 come with in-ear heart rate sensors, which can be enabled by default. When used alongside the Apple Watch Ultra 3 during a workout, both devices combine to provide multiple simultaneous streams of heart rate data. The system then automatically uses the source with the highest confidence at any given moment, which is usually the in-ear sensor.

This feature helps counteract the wrist-based optical sensors' struggle during movements that shift the watch on the wrist or are affected by their own motion. For professionals, this means less gear to carry around and potentially close enough accuracy to a chest strap.