As spotted by MacRumors, Apple has today introduced the next generation of its AirTag, bringing increased finding range and a louder speaker to the device.
The new AirTag is powered by Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, the same chip that is in the iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Apple says that Precision Finding guides users to lost items from up to 50% further away than in the previous generation, and that an upgraded Bluetooth chip expands the range at which items can be located. Also new, for the first time, users will be able to use Precision Finding on Apple Watch Series 9 and later or Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later.
Regarding the speaker, Apple says that the new AirTag is 50% louder than the previous generation, allowing users to hear the AirTag from up to two times further away. The device also has a distinctive new chime.
Pricing for the new AirTag is US$29 for a single device and US$99 for a four-pack. The new AirTag is available today on Apple's website and will be available in Apple stores later this week. It will also be available through third-party retailers. The new AirTag retains the same form factor as the original and is compatible with all existing accessories.
Will you be purchasing the new AirTag? Let us know in the comments!
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No
Still have the one I got so why would I do so? They work so no. Long live cats.
No, I’ve never had a need for one
No, I’ve never had a need for an AirTag. I’m glad it’s a product that exists people that might need it though.
Probably not...
I do need to change the batteries in the ones I have. I'm glad they've updated them though. It's just one of those devices that needs to be updated every few years with incremental improvements. If you can find it, well, it works.
Is anyone using it for their pets? I think there was discussion on this when the first version came out and using it for guide dogs when they're off the lead. The extended range might be useful for this. the increased volume is also good.
I think, for us, they are just not a great shape. I'd have liked something far slimmer with a sticky back I could slap on different items throughout my house: Controllers, headphones, chargers even... The stuff that I might move. I'm actually really good at knowing where things are as I map everything out, living on my own helps too but, living with others who move stuff... That's when these sorts of devices are useful.
There are, of course, other options that are compatible with the find my network in a variety of shapes and sizes. Not sure Apple's first party solution really offers anything greater than other solutions.