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Apple today released new firmware for its second-generation AirTag item trackers. The firmware has a 3.0.49 version number, up from 3.0.45, and it is the second firmware update that Apple has provided for the ‌AirTag‌ 2.

Second Generation AirTag Feature
There is no word yet on what's included in the firmware, but ‌AirTag‌ firmware updates most often address bugs and make other under-the-hood improvements. Apple's prior firmware update tweaked the unwanted tracking sound to make it easier to find an unknown ‌AirTag‌ when using Precision Finding.

Apple will provide details on what's in the 3.0.49 firmware when it updates its firmware support page.

For the original ‌AirTag‌, firmware was distributed on a rolling basis over two weeks, but Apple appears to be pushing firmware updates to all ‌AirTag‌ 2 users at the same time.

You can check your AirTag firmware by opening the Find My app, going to the Items tab, selecting an ‌AirTag‌ in the list, and tapping on the ‌AirTag‌'s name to see its firmware version.

There is no way to force an ‌AirTag‌ update, and firmware is installed over the air via a connected iPhone. To get new firmware, make sure your ‌AirTag‌ is within range of your iPhone, and then wait for the firmware to roll out.

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McScooby
15 weeks ago

I haven't seen a single new feature with those, I wonder what they are for...
Precision finding.
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b.williams
15 weeks ago

So when they steal my camera, lenses, bag, and all of my memory cards, they'll be able to find my AirTag.

How is this an improvement?
“AirTags are not designed for tracking stolen items; they are primarily intended for locating personal belongings. Due to privacy concerns, Apple has implemented features that limit their effectiveness in theft recovery.”
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Karllake
15 weeks ago

“AirTags are not designed for tracking stolen items; they are primarily intended for locating personal belongings. Due to privacy concerns, Apple has implemented features that limit their effectiveness in theft recovery.”
I don’t love this as I’d like to use them for theft protection, I do however see there is a tough balance with anti-stalking
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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omenatarhuri
15 weeks ago

So when they steal my camera, lenses, bag, and all of my memory cards, they'll be able to find my AirTag.

How is this an improvement?
You should probably consider who you spend time with if this occurs on a regular basis.

Personally I find AirTags really useful in day-to-day life.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Baritone_Guy
15 weeks ago

The AirTags 1 were superior. The Air2Tags were supposed to have 5G and they failed.
Just how would that work?


It makes no sense from a power draw perspective, no way you’d get a year out of the battery. This was never a thing
Agreed


What’s with the angry face? This was never a proposed feature and would never work, am I wrong?
You are correct.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Astuces iOS
15 weeks ago

How often are you using the audible chime and it’s too loud lol? Who is this feature for?
Turn off the sound hahahahaha
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