The new Powerbeats 2 sporty earbuds are said to bring several new features, including built-in heart rate monitoring for workouts.

Get ready for the launch of Powerbeats Pro 2 with heart-rate monitoring. Apple's latest wireless earbuds could be just over a week away.

(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

Apple has now discontinued Powerbeats Pro, its sporty wireless earphones, as its Beats by Dre subsidiary readies their official successor.