AirTag 2 is officially here, and one of its tentpole features is improved Precision Finding thanks to an upgraded Ultra Wideband chip. But per Apple’s website, only certain iPhone models are compatible with the improved feature.
New AirTag has expanded Precision Finding range on certain iPhones only
If you’re looking to upgrade to the new AirTag, one of its main benefits comes with a key stipulation.
The new AirTag’s expanded Precision Finding range is up to 50% greater than the original AirTag. However, that improved range is only available when using certain iPhone models.
Per a footnote on Apple’s website:
Improved Precision Finding works with AirTag (2nd generation) paired with iPhone Air or iPhone 15 or later (excluding iPhone 16e)
Here’s the full list of iPhones compatible with the feature:
iPhone 17
iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max
iPhone Air
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