Apple announced its first new device of 2026 – the second-generation AirTag. It arrives nearly five years after the original AirTag’s debut and brings several updates while retaining the same basic design as its predecessor.
AirTag 2nd Gen
The “new AirTag” brings Apple’s second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. It’s the same chip found in the iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11 smartwatches, and it unlocks improved Precision Finding, which can now guide users to their lost items from 50% farther away.
AirTag 2nd Gen brings improved Precision Finding
Apple Watch Series 9 or later, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later users can now use Precision Finding on their watches. Apple also added an upgraded Bluetooth chip to the second-generation AirTag, which expands the range at which users can locate items. The other addition is a louder speaker, which is 50% louder than before. The new AirTag is still powered by a single CR2032 coin cell battery, which is user-replaceable.
Pricing is the same price as before – $29/€35/£29 for a single AirTag and $99/€119/£99 for a four-pack. The 2nd-gen AirTag is available for order today, with free personalized engraving options available from the Apple Store.
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