More than four years have passed since the release of the first generation Apple Airtag, which has become one of the company’s most popular accessories. Although initially expectations were that his heir would appear in the summer, 9TO5MAC sources They say that the launch date of Airtag 2 may be in September.
Key continuation The Cupertino giant is expected to offer a second generation UWB (Ultra WideBand) chip, which will significantly increase its range – from 15 meters currently 60 meters. Compatibility is already available in beta versions of iOS 26.
Airtag 2 will also offer improved security levels that will prevent the easy shutdown of sound alarms that serve to find the chip. There are similar doors in the current generation, which are sometimes used by more capable detractors.
Last but not least, Airtag 2 will have separate indicators for low and very low battery levels. According to 9Tomac, this may also mean the inclusion of a rechargeable battery – a theory that Mark Gurman denied more than a year ago.
Apple Airtag 2 is expected to hit the market in September, along with new smartphones on apple from the iPhone 17 series. Then it is expected to see the first generation of the ultra -thin iPhone 17 Air.
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