Skip to Content

Apple Releases AirTags Firmware Update

Apple today released a new firmware update designed for its AirTag item trackers, with the firmware featuring an updated build number of 2A36, up from the 2A24e firmware that Apple started releasing in November. Note that when you install the update, you will see a 2.0.36 version number.

AitTag New Firmware
There is no word yet on what's included in the update, but Apple may provide a support document with details.

It is not possible to force an ‌AirTag‌ update, as it's something that's done over-the-air through a connected iPhone. To make sure the update happens, you can put your ‌AirTag‌ in range of your ‌‌iPhone‌‌, but you have to wait for the firmware to roll out to your device. You can check your current ‌AirTag‌ firmware version through the Find My app, with instructions available in our how to.

Curiously, Apple started providing the prior 2A24e AirTags firmware on a rolling basis in November, but ultimately pulled the update before it saw a full launch. The new firmware released today replaces that version.

Related Roundup: AirTag
Buyer's Guide: AirTag (Buy Now)

Popular Stories

MacBook Neo Feature Pastel 1

First MacBook Neo Benchmarks Are In: Here's How It Compares to the M1 MacBook Air

Thursday March 5, 2026 4:07 pm PST by
Benchmarks for the new MacBook Neo surfaced today, and unsurprisingly, CPU performance is almost identical to the iPhone 16 Pro. The MacBook Neo uses the same 6-core A18 Pro chip that was first introduced in the iPhone 16 Pro, but it has one fewer GPU core. The MacBook Neo earned a single-core score of 3461 and a multi-core score of 8668, along with a Metal score of 31286. Here's how the...
MacBook Neo Feature Pastel 1

Apple Announces $599 'MacBook Neo' With A18 Pro Chip

Wednesday March 4, 2026 6:15 am PST by
Apple today announced the "MacBook Neo," an all-new kind of low-cost Mac featuring the A18 Pro chip for $599. The MacBook Neo is the first Mac to be powered by an iPhone chip; the A18 Pro debuted in 2024's iPhone 16 Pro models. Apple says it is up to 50% faster for everyday tasks than the bestselling PC with the latest shipping Intel Core Ultra 5, up to 3x faster for on-device AI workloads,...
Multicolored Low Cost A18 Pro MacBook Feature

Apple Accidentally Leaks 'MacBook Neo'

Tuesday March 3, 2026 7:00 am PST by
Apple appears to have prematurely revealed the name of its rumored lower-cost MacBook model, which is expected to be announced this Wednesday. A regulatory document for a "MacBook Neo" (Model A3404) has appeared on Apple's website. Unfortunately, there are no further details or images available yet. While the PDF file does not contain the "MacBook Neo" name, it briefly appeared in a link...

Top Rated Comments

BGPL Avatar
42 months ago
Apple: We have new firmware for AirTags!
Customer: Cool, what's new in the firmware?
Apple: We may or may not tell you at some point. But you should install it.

Only Apple.
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Apple Mac Daz Avatar
42 months ago
All my tags are showing 1.0.301
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MrGimper Avatar
42 months ago
Yay, another software update my 4 airtags will never receive.
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
42 months ago
I'm so excited 😂
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Macintosh Quadra 840av Avatar
42 months ago

Either removed features or increased power consumption for higher turnover rate.
:rolleyes: AirTags use a CR2032 battery, the most common watch battery out there. They cost about 60¢ and should last about a year.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jjm3 Avatar
42 months ago

how do you see which version u have? mine doesnt display this
In the Find My app's Items pane, tap one of your AirTags, and then on the individual AirTag's screen, tap underneath the name (where it says "With You / Now") and it'll toggle back and forth from serial number and firmware version back to location.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)