Apple’s second-gen AirTag brings improved Precision Finding, better range and louder speaker | Infinium-tech

Apple announced its first new device of 2026 – the second generation AirTag. It comes almost five years after the introduction of the original AirTags and brings a number of updates while retaining the same basic design as its predecessor.

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The “new AirTag” brings Apple’s second-generation ultra wideband chip. This is 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 up to 50% farther.

AirTag 2nd Gen brings better precision finding

Apple Watch Series 9 or later, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later users can now use Precision Findings on their watches. Apple has also added an advanced Bluetooth chip to the second generation AirTag, which expands the range over which users can detect objects. 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 can be replaced by the user.

The price is the same as before – $29/€35/£29 For single AirTag and $99/€119/£99 For a four-pack. The second-generation AirTag is available for order today, with free personalized engraving options available at the Apple Store.

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