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January 26, 2026
Apple’s new AirTag has more range and a better speaker
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TL;DR
- New AirTag released by Apple with upgraded ultra wideband chip.
- Enhanced Precision Finding feature guides users up to 50% farther away.
- Updated speaker is 50% louder.
- Bluetooth chip expands the range at which items can be located.
- Compatible with all existing AirTag accessories.
- AirTag does not store location data or history on the device.
- End-to-end encryption secures communication with the Find My network.
- Includes measures against unwanted tracking, such as cross-platform alerts and frequently changing Bluetooth identifiers.
- Apple partnered with Google in 2023 on an industry standard to limit tracking.