Subj : Better Apple AirTags are coming  with new AirTag 2 rumors predict
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Nov 18 2024 19:45:04

Better Apple AirTags are coming  with new AirTag 2 rumors predicting these 
two big upgrades

Date:
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:30:00 +0000

Description:
An AirTag 2 has long been rumored, and a new report is shedding light on what 
to expect, and suggesting that it'll arrive in 2025.

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report says to expect the AirTag 2 in 2025 Apple is said to be focusing on 
improving privacy and connectivity Don't expect any major design changes, 
though 

Rumors of an Apple AirTag successor began to circulate shortly after the 
launch of the original. Considering that Apple's original tracker has been 
around for nearly four years now, having been unveiled in May 2020, weve been 
hearing about the AirTag 2 for a while, and now a new report is shedding more 
light on what we can expect. 

 Bloombergs Mark Gurman reports that a new AirTag, codenamed B589, is in 
development and that Apple is getting ready to bring it to market, likely by 
the middle of 2025. Its likely not going to be a redesign, even though we all 
wish the AirTag had a loop for the easy attachment of keys, but its not all 
bad news. 

The report notes that the AirTag 2 will offer better range, bolster the 
onboard wireless chip, and improve privacy compared to the first generation. 
Seemingly, Apple wants to make privacy front and center and continue to 
prevent unwanted tracking  the first generation already has additional 
security features. These features include alerts sent to your iPhone if an 
AirTag is spotted traveling with you and the ability to play a sound on it to 
find it. (Image credit: TechRadar) 

One change Apple is likely to implement in the AirTag 2 is making it more 
difficult to remove the speaker, making it harder for thieves to render it 
untraceable. 

Beyond privacy improvements, Gurman notes that the next AirTag will get 
improvements to the overall range and the onboard chip. The latter is said to 
be bolstered, so that could mean a new chip or improvements to the current 
one. 

Improved connectivity, improved finding, and more privacy features certainly 
sound like a winning feature set on paper. We also hope Apple sticks with a 
user-replaceable, standard battery that can last for a year, a 
water-resistant design, and easy pairing with the rest of its ecosystem. And, 
of course, were hoping theres no hike from the current price of $29 / 29 / 
AU$45 for one AirTag. 

Beyond the AirTag, Apple seems to be preparing to launch a number of new 
products in 2025  were expecting a next-generation iPhone SE , a new 
entry-level iPad , and a new MacBook Air . Gurman also reported that Apples 
long-rumored smart home display might see the light of day. You Might Also 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/phone-accessories/better-apple-airtags-are-co
ming-with-new-airtag-2-rumors-predicting-these-two-big-upgrades


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