AirTag 2 vs AirTag: Here’s everything new
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple has launched the AirTag 2, the successor to the original AirTag released five years ago, featuring several notable improvements.
- The new AirTag includes a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip that extends Precision Finding range by up to 1.5 times and adds Apple Watch support for tracking.
- Bluetooth range has been enhanced with an upgraded chip, though Apple has not specified the exact improvement.
- The speaker is now up to 50% louder, allowing users to hear the AirTag from twice as far away, improving ease of locating lost items.
- Privacy protections have been strengthened with industry-first features like cross-platform alerts and frequently changing Bluetooth identifiers to prevent unwanted tracking.
- Battery life, physical design, size
