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The Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds Drops to Just $144

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The Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds Drops to Just $144

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds are now available at Walmart for just $144 with free shipping, down from their new price of $249. These earbuds, which have been Apple's best-selling earbuds since their launch late last year, boast significant improvements over their predecessor, including better audio quality, noise cancellation, and battery life.

They also feature an IP57 weatherproof shell, making them more durable and suitable for various environments. Additionally, the AirPods Pro 3 now include built-in heart rate sensing, potentially eliminating the need for an Apple Watch. These earbuds come with Apple's Live Translation feature, an Apple Intelligence capability that allows for real-time language translation. User reviews have been generally positive, as noted by PCMag.

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