Apple Unveils New AirTag With Longer Range, Louder Speaker, And More

Apple’s new AirTag 2 offers 50% longer range, a louder speaker, and enhanced Precision Finding—here’s what you need to know.
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Apple Unveils New AirTag With Longer Range, Louder Speaker, And More
AirTag 2 Brings Longer Range, Louder Speaker, and Smarter Tracking Apple has officially unveiled the second-generation AirTag—dubbed AirTag 2—with meaningful upgrades that address long-standing user requests: significantly extended tracking range, a much louder speaker, and smarter integration with Apple’s ecosystem. If you’ve ever lost your keys in a cluttered apartment or struggled to locate a backpack in a crowded train station, the new AirTag promises to make those moments far less stressful. Credit: Google Launched on January 26, 2026, the AirTag 2 retains the familiar disc-shaped design but packs next-gen hardware under the hood. Most notably, it features a second-generation Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip that boosts Precision Finding distance by up to 50%. For everyday users, that means you can now pinpoint your misplaced wallet or luggage from farther away—and with greater accuracy—than ever before. What’s New in the AirTag 2? While the AirTag 2 looks nearly identical to its predecessor…