Apple’s next product will likely be AirTag 2: Features, release date, and what to expect

Apple has long wrapped up its spring releases, including the new iPhone 16e, M4 MacBook Air, M3 iPad Air, and A16 iPad. Many may think that there isn’t anything left in the hardware pipeline until the iPhone 17 lineup launches in the fall. However, there is one small yet important product coming sooner than that: AirTag 2. Why AirTag 2 Despite the fact that it sounds like an uninteresting refresh, AirTag 2 will actually pack a number of relatively important upgrades for the everyday user. A new version of a tiny little item tracker might not sound like a compelling upgrade for most people, and in some regards you’d be right in thinking that. Nonetheless, all of the AirTag 2 upgrades are pretty welcome additions, particularly for those who haven’t yet bought an AirTag. Per multiple reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, AirTag 2 will prioritize: Much improved range New wireless chip Deeper focus on privacy Specifically, AirTag 2 will utilize the next-generation ultra-wide band ch ... Read full article.