Apple is planning to launch a new version of the AirTag in mid-2025, according to renowned Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman. This update to the object tracking accessory, which will be called AirTag 2, continues from the original launch in April 2021, which is now over three years old.
According to sources, mass production of the second-generation AirTag has been delayed from the fourth quarter of 2024 to sometime in 2025, without apparent explanation for this change of plans. However, both Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo agree that the new version is on the way.
One of the main expected improvements is an enhanced chip with improved location capabilities, which may include the second generation of the Ultra Wideband chip found in iPhone 15 models. Additionally, the new AirTag should have a built-in speaker that is harder to remove as an anti-stalking measure.
Another expected improvement is enhanced range, which may allow the Precise Location feature to work at greater distances. As for design, the new AirTag is expected to remain similar to the current model, without major aesthetic changes.
Additionally, there is speculation that AirTag 2 may have some integration with Apple's Vision Pro headset, although no concrete details have been revealed about this possibility. Furthermore, it has been confirmed that the new version will continue to use a coin cell battery instead of a rechargeable battery.
With these promising rumours, Apple fans can enthusiastically anticipate the arrival of AirTag 2 next year, with potential improvements that will increase the effectiveness and security of this popular Apple tracking accessory.
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Source: Joe Rossignol
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