"While the price is still $29, Apple's latest tracker packs some core upgrades. The new AirTag has a second-generation ultra-wideband (UWB) chip that extends its Precise Finding range up to 50 percent, though it requires an iPhone 15 or newer to do so. It's also apparently 50 percent louder and has a new, higher-pitched chime. Still no keyring hole, though."
"It's arguably the most understated hardware design Apple has ever made, with no buttons or ports, just a company logo on one side. It's made from a combination of a stainless steel plate and a (now 85-percent recycled) plastic enclosure. It's like a thick coin, a little bigger than a quarter, and slips into any small pocket or wallet. The battery can be replaced by rotating the backing off."
"Apple's accessories to attach the AirTag to your keys are still more expensive than the tracker itself. However, compared to when the original tracker launched, there's now a rich collection of third-party options from the likes of Mophie, Belkin and more, many of which are more reasonably priced at around $15. A $35 keyring for a $29 tracker is a very tough sell, Apple. Setting up a new AirTag is just as effortless as its predecessor."
The second-generation AirTag keeps the same understated, coin-like design and replaceable battery, using a stainless steel plate and an 85-percent recycled plastic enclosure. The upgraded tracker includes a second-generation ultra-wideband (UWB) chip that extends Precise Finding range by up to 50 percent when paired with an iPhone 15 or newer. The device is approximately 50 percent louder and emits a higher-pitched chime. Setup is effortless: inserting the battery triggers an automatic iPhone prompt to name and assign the AirTag. First-party accessories remain pricey, but third-party holders from brands like Mophie and Belkin offer cheaper alternatives.
Read at Engadget
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