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Apple Launches Second-Gen AirTag with Enhanced Features

1/26/2026

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Apple Inc. has launched the second-generation AirTag with the same design and pricing ($29 single, $99 four-pack).
The AirTag's speaker is 50% louder.
It uses a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, boosting Precision Finding by up to 50% farther.
For the first time, Precision Finding works on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
The AirTag includes improved security features to prevent unwanted tracking.

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Story summary

Apple Inc. has launched the second-generation AirTag with the same design and pricing ($29 single, $99 four-pack).
The AirTag's speaker is 50% louder.
It uses a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, boosting Precision Finding by up to 50% farther.
For the first time, Precision Finding works on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
The AirTag includes improved security features to prevent unwanted tracking.