Apple has officially launched the second‑generation AirTag, its small Bluetooth tracking accessory designed to help users locate personal items like keys, wallets, bags and more using the Find My network. The updated model brings several notable improvements over the original AirTag first introduced in 2021.

📍 What’s New in the Second‑Gen AirTag

1. Longer Tracking Range
The new AirTag features Apple’s second‑generation Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip, the same advanced UWB technology found in recent iPhones and apple Watches. This enables Precision Finding — the feature that guides users directly to a lost item — to work from up to 50 % farther away than the previous model. An upgraded Bluetooth chip further extends the distance at which items can be detected reliably.

2. More Audible Alerts
One of the common frustrations with the original AirTag was that the built‑in speaker wasn’t always loud enough to be heard inside thick bags or under furniture. The new model addresses this with a speaker that’s about 50 % louder, making alerts easier to hear even from a greater distance.

3. Precision Finding on apple Watch
For the first time, Precision Finding is supported on apple Watch Series 9 and later, as well as apple Watch Ultra 2 and later devices, allowing users to track items directly from their wrist without needing to pull out their iPhone.

4. Same Form Factor & Battery Life
While the improvements are mainly internal, the new AirTag retains the same compact shape as before and continues to use a replaceable CR2032 battery that lasts more than a year under typical use.

5. Better Bluetooth & Connectivity
The upgraded Bluetooth support enhances how far away the AirTag can stay connected to nearby apple devices, improving overall findability in everyday situations.

📱 Use With apple Devices

The second‑generation AirTag works with devices running iOS 26.2.1 or later and supports tracking through the Find My app on iPhone, iPad, Mac and apple Watch. To take full advantage of the new Precision Finding range, compatible devices like recent iPhones and Watches with UWB are recommended.

🧳 Practical Use

Users can attach AirTags to essentials like keys, backpacks, luggage or wallets and then use the Find My app to:

• See an item’s last known location on a map
• Use visual and haptic guidance to locate items close by
• Play a sound from the AirTag’s speaker
• Share item location securely with trusted people (e.g., family or airline staff when travelling)

🪶 Accessories

Apple also offers complementary accessories such as the Apple AirTag FineWoven Key Ring and Apple AirTag Loop to attach the AirTag securely to personal items.

Verdict

The second‑generation AirTag represents a meaningful update for users seeking better tracking range and easier item location, while keeping the classic compact design and long battery life. With no change in price compared to the original model (e.g., single and 4‑packs), it aims to make everyday tracking faster, more reliable and more convenient across Apple’s ecosystem.

 

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