AirPods Pro 3 demand was so strong after they launched in September last year that Apple's CEO Tim Cook said the company was caught off guard. "AirPods Pro 3 were supply-constrained during the quarter, and we think we would have grown year over year if we would not have been constrained," Cook told The Wall Street Journal , in a report published alongside Apple's record-breaking earnings results for the fourth quarter of the 2025 calendar year. AirPods Pro 3 no longer have any extended delivery delays on Apple's online store, so it would appear that Apple has caught up on supply by now. AirPods Pro 3 feature increased active noise cancellation, improved sound quality, longer battery life per charge, heart rate monitoring during workouts, improved fit for many users, increased water resistance, a new XXS ear tip size, and more. Related Roundup: AirPods Pro 3 Buyer's Guide: AirPods Pro (Buy Now) Related Forum: AirPods This article, " Apple Was Caught Off Guard by AirPods Pro 3 Popularity " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums