Apple unveils a second-gen AirTag with an updated speaker and the same second-gen Ultra Wideband chip as in the iPhone 17, costing $29 for one and $99 for four (Ryan Christoffel/9to5Mac)
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Apple introduced a second-generation AirTag that incorporates the same second-gen Ultra Wideband chip found in the iPhone 17, delivering a louder speaker and up to roughly 50 percent greater Precision-Finding range. The device is priced at $29 for a single unit or $99 for a pack of four, marking the first major AirTag upgrade in five years.
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How it was reported
- TechMeme·Apple unveils a second-gen AirTag with an updated speaker and the same second-gen Ultra Wideband chip as in the iPhone 17, costing $29 for one and $99 for four (Ryan Christoffel/9to5Mac)
Apple has announced a new AirTag with an updated speaker and second-gen Ultra Wideband chip. The AirTag 2 costs $29 for one and $99 for four. It features the same Ultra Wideband chip as the iPhone 17.
- Wired·After 5 Years, Apple Finally Upgrades the AirTag
Apple's second-generation AirTag features a newer Ultra Wideband chip. It also has a louder speaker and better range. The upgrade comes after 5 years.
- Ars Technica·Apple's AirTag 2 is easier to find thanks to new chip
Apple's new AirTag features a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, enhancing its tracking capabilities. The updated device can direct users to lost items from up to 50% farther away using Precision Finding. This improvement aims to make the AirTag more effective.