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Apple Launches Second-Gen AirTag with 50% Enhanced Range

2/16/2026

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Apple's second-generation AirTag is available, with dwindling stocks of the first-generation model.
The original AirTag is priced at around $64 for a four-pack and $17 for a single unit.
The second-generation AirTag offers up to 50% better range and precision from a new UWB chip, with testing showing 179 meters versus 70 meters for the first generation.
Performance varies by environment, with the second-gen proving more reliable in obstructed spaces.

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Story summary

Apple's second-generation AirTag is available, with dwindling stocks of the first-generation model.
The original AirTag is priced at around $64 for a four-pack and $17 for a single unit.
The second-generation AirTag offers up to 50% better range and precision from a new UWB chip, with testing showing 179 meters versus 70 meters for the first generation.
Performance varies by environment, with the second-gen proving more reliable in obstructed spaces.