If you were expecting the release of the second-generation Apple AirTag item tracker, you still have a long time to wait, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his “Power On” weekly newsletter. According to Gurman, Apple considered releasing the next-generation AirTag trackers this year, but decided to wait until 2025. The OG AirTag still does everything you would want an item tracker to do.
Additionally, while Apple allows the use of third-party trackers with its Find My network, there is currently no real competition for Apple and no pressure to release the next iteration of the product. Another reason Apple doesn’t mind delaying the launch of the new AirTag trackers until 2025 is the huge excess inventory Apple would like to get rid of. Gurman writes that Apple Store shelves are loaded with AirTag units, as are Apple’s device storage depots.
AirTag 2 não será lançado até 2025, de acordo com Mark Gurman da Bloomberg
The AirTag 2 is expected to feature a new second-generation ultra-wideband chip, also found in the iPhone 15 series, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Compared to the U1 chip used in the OG AirTag and found in older iPhone and Apple Watch models, the new chip can communicate with eligible Apple iPhone and Apple Watch models at greater distances.
Available in physical stores and Apple Stores online for $29 each, you can save 15% by buying a pack of four for $99. There are also some accessories available for the AirTag, including a robust OtterBox case ($19.95), a Chipolo Card Spot Wallet Finder ($34.95), and more.