Apple AirTag 2nd Generation: Louder and Easier to Find

Introducing the New AirTag

• 🚀 The second generation AirTag has been released, offering significant improvements over the original model.
• 💡 While visually almost identical to the first generation, the new AirTag boasts enhanced features for locating lost items.

Key Upgrades in the New AirTag

• 🎯 The most significant change is the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, enabling Precision Finding from a much greater distance.
• 🔊 The new AirTag is approximately 50% louder, making it audible from twice the distance, with a slightly different sound profile.
• ⌚ For the first time, Precision Finding is available on the Apple Watch, in addition to iPhones.

How to Identify the New AirTag

• 📦 On the box, the back will explicitly state "AirTag Second Generation".
• 🔍 On the AirTag itself, a magnifying glass reveals that the lettering on the new model is all uppercase, unlike the original's upper and lower case.

Features and Compatibility

• 📍 AirTags can be attached to various items like backpacks and luggage, with their location visible in the Find My app.
• 🤝 Existing accessories will continue to work with the new AirTag, and the price remains the same at $29 for one or $99 for a four-pack.
• 🔋 Battery life remains approximately one year, and the battery is still replaceable.
• 🔄 While existing AirTags will continue to function, a software update on your phone is required to utilize the new model's features.

Precision Finding in Action

• 🗺️ Precision Finding has improved from about 50 feet to 150 feet, with the phone guiding users directly to the AirTag's location.
• ↔️ The phone displays the actual distance and directional guidance, making it easier to pinpoint the item.