Apple AirTag 2: Four New Features Found in iOS 26 Code

[alexandr]

Definitely, having built in rechargeable battery option and current replaceable option would be nice.

For sure — make everyone happy. Somehow I doubt that will happen, but that would be great!

 

[SkippyThorson]

There should be a rechargeable version that uses the magnetic Apple Watch cable.
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I’d be far more apt to recharge it more frequently, than infrequently order the batteries I never keep on-hand.

 

[loveall]

I wouldn't — it would never last nearly as long as it does now. Some of the AirTags I have are mounted and attached in various places, I'd rather not pull them out every couple of weeks.

Well there needs to be a better way then what it is now.

 

[miku2002]

Glad they're updating it to make it easier to track objects while moving.

Apple must know how many of us are putting them on our pets!

 

[svish]

Improved tracking in crowded areas will be useful. Overall it will be a small update and expecting Apple to launch it in April at the same price. Looking forward to seeing the other new devices too.

 

[webbga]

How about we fix the precision location issue that plagues iphone 15 Plus and Pro users first! Ever since ios 26 we have been unable to use precision tracking. Many of us have reported the issue to Apple and we are told it is a known issue and being addressed. When? Nothing is ios 26.1 and no report of it being addressed in 26.2 betas?

 

[ralph_sws]

Enough of these made-up rumors! You make something up and then fanboys blame Apple for not doing/releasing something.

 

[ifxf]

It would be nice if you could disable the chirp when you press the airtag. My luggage airtag is always chirping because of my overpacked luggage.

 

[HiFifreak]

Have both pro 2 and pro 3. Update went fine, exept for both cases. They wont update. Tried 3 times.
Think the pro 3 have a bit better sound then before the update. What i did noticed right away that connecting to not apple equipment went much better and faster. Like my LG tv and Marantz. Dont understand why it wont update both cases?

 

[Alan-in-CO]

OMG that's amazing, I've heard of the company because they make waterproof AirTag cases, but I never knew about this! This is really great! Thank you for sharing! Funny how everyone will assume that you're trying to sell them something these days 😀

You're welcome. I don't have a need for a case like this, but I use several of their other products. I use their magnetic case on the frame of my truck, and it stays put even when going off-road.

 

[alexandr]

You're welcome. I don't have a need for a case like this, but I use several of their other products. I use their magnetic case on the frame of my truck, and it stays put even when going off-road.

I have their adhesive ones, but the magnetic ones are great too. BTW they now have a 10 year one using AA batteries. A bit more expensive and larger, but 10 years! 🙂

 

[mansplains]

A simple reset button under the battery would be welcome. The current reset process is finicky.

 

[webbga]

As feared the update to ios 26.2 does not fix the precise location air tag issue for iPhone 15 Pro and Plus users. i just downloaded it and tried on my air tags. No luck

 

[CarlJ]

Would like Apple to have a BUILT-IN battery 🔋

We would all prefer MagSafe chargering

Maybe take a vote before declaring "we would all..."?

Bult-in batteries require taking the device out of service for the time it takes to charge. Swapping batteries takes seconds.

Some use cases can stand taking the device offline for hours to charge, others cannot.

 

[Mike Wolf]

So the AirTag 2 has been out for a few months now and Apple has pushed out a few iOS software updates, so where are these new features the article mentions? 🤨

 

[Mike Wolf]

It would be nice if you could disable the chirp when you press the airtag. My luggage airtag is always chirping because of my overpacked luggage.

Wait what? Unless the battery cover is loose so the battery connection is intermittent they don’t chirp when pressed.

 

[Mike Wolf]

How about we fix the precision location issue that plagues iphone 15 Plus and Pro users first! Ever since ios 26 we have been unable to use precision tracking. Many of us have reported the issue to Apple and we are told it is a known issue and being addressed. When? Nothing is ios 26.1 and no report of it being addressed in 26.2 betas?

I noticed that too when I had my iPhone 15 Pro. I really hope it gets fixed for you soon.