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When to Expect the AirTag 2 to Launch This Year

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The original AirTag was announced during an Apple Event in April 2021, alongside the iMac with the M1 chip, an updated Apple TV 4K, and more. Following a four-year wait, Apple reportedly plans to release an AirTag 2 this year.

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A few months ago, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple was aiming to release the AirTag 2 around the middle of 2025. While he did not offer a more specific timeframe, that means the AirTag 2 could be announced by the end of June.

Below, we recap what to expect from the AirTag 2:

  • With a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, the AirTag 2 is expected to have up to 3× longer range compared to the current AirTag. The chip debuted in the iPhone 15 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. On the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models, there is a Precision Finding for People feature that can help you to find your friends in crowded places, and it offers a range of up to 200 feet/60 meters.
  • The new AirTag's built-in speaker is expected to be more difficult to remove, as a stalking-related safety measure.
  • The new AirTag is rumored to have improved integration with the Apple Vision Pro, but there are no specific details about this.
  • No major design changes or rechargeable battery are expected.

In the U.S., a single AirTag costs $29, while a pack of four AirTags costs $99. However, the AirTag is frequently on sale on Amazon. It is unclear if the AirTag 2 will cost more, but it should remain one of Apple's more affordable products.

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9081094
15 months ago

Please just make the battery rechargeable
Why? It’s not applewatch which only can handle 18 hours when you’re lucky. I have to replace my battery about once a year in the AirTag. Making it rechargeable would only make it more expensive and would make you have to charge it once a week or month?
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Queues
15 months ago
I realize competitors like Tile already boast this but I hope future iterations of AirTag will become smaller. Unlike most of Apple's other products, AirTags could really benefit from Apple's obsession with thinness -- would be nice not feeling like the Princess and the Pea every time I sit with my wallet in my back pocket.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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jdavid_rp
15 months ago

Whenever it launches, there is one thing I know for certain:

Built for Apple Intelligence with the all-new U2 chip, AirTags 2 feature powerful upgrades to the advanced tracking system, with Find My quickly accessing useful features, and a big boost in battery life.

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced AirTags 2 and the all new AirTags Pro, built for Apple Intelligence, the easy-to-use personal intelligence system that understands personal context to deliver location tracking intelligence that is helpful and relevant while protecting user privacy. The AirTags lineup also introduces location control, which brings new ways to capture locations, and will help users quickly find devices or learn about objects or places around them faster than ever before. The powerful tracking system features a custom designed U2 ultrawideband chip featuring Apple Intelligence, giving users two trackers in one, while a new tracking system enables the pre-crime unit. Next-generation Tracking Styles help users personalize their locations, and spatial location and movement capture allows users to relive life’s precious memories with remarkable precision on Apple Vision Pro. The new U2 chip delivers a huge leap in performance and efficiency, enabling more demanding performance than ever before seen in a.location tracker, as well as a big boost in battery life.

You are going to love them.
No need to fill the comment area with AI generated content…
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Qubelek
15 months ago
Someone steals my car and a thief is like „oh no, someone is stalking me. Let’s find and remove the air tag” 🤦‍♂️🤮
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Marzzz
15 months ago

I realize competitors like Tile already boast this but I hope future iterations of AirTag will become smaller. Unlike most of Apple's other products, AirTags could really benefit from Apple's obsession with thinness -- would be nice not feeling like the Princess and the Pea every time I sit with my wallet in my back pocket.
You still use a wallet?? Everything (including my car keys) has been replaced by my iPhone. My wife uses her Apple Watch...:p
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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FlyingDutch
15 months ago

Because their actual line up isn’t very appealing compared to competing brands.
You are dreaming… iPhone sales last quarter were up 5.5% compared to the previous year. iPhone lineup is stronger than ever.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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