tech
January 27, 2026
Apple's AirTag 2 is easier to find thanks to new chip
This is the first major upgrade since Apple introduced AirTags five years ago.
TL;DR
- New AirTag features a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip.
- Precision Finding range is increased by up to 50%.
- The speaker on the new AirTag is 50% louder.
- Updates focus on accuracy, volume, and range improvements.
- Encryption prevents unauthorized use, and there's an airline arrangement for lost luggage tracking.
- Price remains $29 for one or $99 for a pack of four.
- Available for order now, in stores later this week.