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Apple rolling out new AirTag 2 firmware update [U]

AirTag 2

Update, May 29: Apple has published the release notes for the firmware update, mentioning only that it includes “bug fixes and other improvements.” The original story follows below.

Up until today, Apple had released only a single firmware update for the AirTag 2 since its January launch. Now, a second firmware version is rolling out to owners of Apple’s tracking device. Here are the details.

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Here’s the good news and bad news on upgrading to the AirTag 2

Here's the good news and bad news on upgrading to the AirTag 2 (shown in holder)

Apple yesterday announced the AirTag 2, the first update to its standalone location-tracking device. It offers improved Precision Finding, a longer Bluetooth range, and a louder speaker.

Whether or not the improvements justify replacing any of your existing AirTags is a judgment call, but there’s a mix of good news and bad if you are considering it …

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