{
  "id": 36118,
  "title": "I found the Apple Watch feature every busy pro needs — and I use it every workout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/i-found-the-apple-watch-feature-every-busy-pro-needs-and-i-use-it",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-02T07:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/i-found-the-apple-watch-feature-every-busy-pro-needs-and-i-use-it-every-workout"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Apple Watch Ultra 3 owners often recognize its notable features like satellite messaging and hypertension alerts, but a lesser-known feature has emerged as a game-changer for busy professionals. When paired with AirPods Pro 3, the watch and earbuds work together to provide heart rate data, leveraging both wrist-based optical sensors and in-ear sensors for a more accurate reading. This integration is automatic and reliable, eliminating the need for a chest strap and reducing the number of items professionals need to carry during workouts or business trips. The feature is enabled by default when both devices are used for a workout, and can be managed through the iPhone settings if desired. This seamless heart rate monitoring is a standout advantage for professionals seeking accurate health data without the hassle of additional gear.",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple Watch Ultra 3 has satellite messaging and hypertension alerts",
    "AirPods Pro 3 offer in-ear heart rate sensors for workouts",
    "System uses highest confidence heart rate data source"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}