AppleApple would be preparing a new version of his famous AirTagAirTag. This small device, in the form of a disc, can be placed on a bunch of keys or any other object to make it easy to locate. via son iPhoneiPhone. According to journalist Mark Gurman of BloombergApple plans to launch the second generation of AirTag, with a greater range.
The AirTag 2, codenamed B589, will feature a new ultra-broadbandbroadband (UWB), like the one integrated in the iPhone 15 and 16. Currently, the AirTag offers a range of 10 to 30 meters for the “Precise Location” function. With the new chip, this range would be tripled.
A launch planned in around six months
This is not the only novelty, since again according to Mark Gurman, the speaker should be better integrated inside the device. This change aims to prevent its extraction by malicious individuals. The speaker is in particular an essential security measure, making it possible to warn anyone who is being tracked without their knowledge by means of an AirTag slipped into their bag or purse. carcara problem that appeared very quickly after its launch in 2021.
However, the exterior appearance of the device should not see any major changes. Furthermore, it would still be powered by a pile boutonpile boutonrather than a rechargeable battery. According to forecasts, Apple is preparing to launch the AirTag 2 around mid-2025.
