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Apple Rolls Out Second‑Gen AirTag With Wider Precision Range and Louder Alerts at Same Price

More than 50 airlines accept temporary location sharing for luggage, reflecting Apple’s push to broaden Find My recovery options.

Overview

  • Orders are live at $29 for a single tag or $99 for a four‑pack, with units shipping and arriving in stores later this week.
  • The second‑generation Ultra Wideband chip enables Precision Finding from up to 50% farther away, and an upgraded Bluetooth chip extends general detectability.
  • An updated internal design makes the speaker 50% louder with a new chime, improving audibility when items are hidden or in noisy environments.
  • Precision Finding now works from Apple Watch Series 9 or later and Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later, with full functionality requiring iOS/iPadOS 26 and watchOS 26.2.1.
  • Share Item Location links are accepted by 50+ airlines for baggage recovery, with SITA data citing fewer delays and losses; Apple maintains anti‑tracking safeguards alongside the familiar design, CR2032 battery, and accessory compatibility.