Kuo: New AirTag Likely to Enter Mass Production in Late 2024

[MacRumors]

Apple suppliers will likely begin mass production of a second-generation AirTag in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to new information shared by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The current AirTag launched in April 2021 and is priced at $29.

Kuo believes the new AirTag will have better integration with Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset, as part of a spatial computing ecosystem, but he did not provide any additional details or reveal any other potential new features for the item tracker.

The current AirTag is equipped with an Apple-designed U1 chip for Ultra Wideband, enabling a Precision Finding feature that displays the distance and direction to an AirTag. Kuo already said iPhone 15 models will likely have an upgraded Ultra Wideband chip, so perhaps Apple is planning an upgraded U2 chip for both iPhones and the AirTag.

Based on this timeframe, a new AirTag is still over a year away from launching, so additional rumors about the accessory are likely to surface over the coming months.

Article Link: Kuo: New AirTag Likely to Enter Mass Production in Late 2024

 

[macsplusmacs]

A solid product.

I know Tile was around before, but once again, apple took its time and came out with the best version of tech.

 

[usersince86]

Will be interesting to see what new features are included... especially regarding security/unwanted tracking.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

We need AirTags in different colors.

 

[sparkinstx]

"Kuo believes the new AirTag will have better integration with Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset..."

So you can put on your headset and go looking for it? 😂

 

[klasma]

Kuo believes the new AirTag will have better integration with Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset​

Maybe they will include a camera? 😀

Lay your eyes wherever you like.

 

[nutmac]

Making it rechargeable would be ideal, ideally via MagSafe.

 

[jz0309]

Xmas 2024 stocking stuffer… yea, they’ll sell like hot potatoes…

 

[AirunJae]

I would like a credit card shaped one for my wallet so I can get rid of the Tile one I have. It works mostly ok, but AirTag has been better for me.

 

[klasma]

I would like a credit card shaped one for my wallet so I can get rid of the Tile one I have. It works mostly ok, but AirTag has been better for me.

Take a look at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/aircard-find-your-wallet-always/.

 

[RowellE]

I want it thinner

 

[257Loner]

I want them gotten rid of. Apple deserves to be sued for mass producing these human stalking devices.

 

[Sasparilla]

Will be interesting to see what changes they make. Making the guess they'll make it harder to use for tracking of your stuff and make the speaker impossible to disable on the new one.

 

[Apple Fan 2008]

Making it rechargeable would be ideal, ideally via MagSafe.

It's battery lasts for a year, it doesn't need it. Also, it's useful that it just uses a normal coin battery.

 

[Howard2k]

I would like a credit card shaped one for my wallet so I can get rid of the Tile one I have. It works mostly ok, but AirTag has been better for me.

Chipolo's new credit card-sized tracker features Find My support

It's the size of a credit card, and will put your wallet on Apple's vast device-finding network.

www.engadget.com

I use one of these. Works great, but no UWB.

 

[Kylo83]

They do it’s job what more can it do, also one time I had my bike stolen they removed it so didn’t do it’s job

 

[WildCowboy]

Give me that upgraded U2 chip.

 

[gugy]

Love AirTags. I was able to retrieve my son's bike that was stole because of it. The COPS were impressed. Unfortunately, we never caught the bastard.

 

[CoolDudePT]

Chipolo's new credit card-sized tracker features Find My support

It's the size of a credit card, and will put your wallet on Apple's vast device-finding network.

www.engadget.com

I use one of these. Works great, but no UWB.

Not to mention they are non rechargeable and therefore become e-waste after use. Not cool.

 

[klasma]

I want them gotten rid of. Apple deserves to be sued for mass producing these human stalking devices.

They aren’t specifically restricted to humans.

 

[Bobcat32]

They need air tag pro that can be recharged with an apple watch puck. Easy upsale.

 

[macsplusmacs]

Love AirTags. I was able to retrieve my son's bike that was stole because of it. The COPS were impressed. Unfortunately, we never caught the bastard.

I watched a news story yesterday, couple got tired of their pottled plants in front of their house getting stolen.

Dude inserted Air Tag.

Pot was stolen.

Dude and wife tracked it around the neighborhood and found the guy.

Pot returned!

 

[Howard2k]

Not to mention they are non rechargeable and therefore become e-waste after use. Not cool.

True. The manufacturer does give you a discount on a replacement. Which of course also becomes e-waste.

 

[orbital~debris]

Making it rechargeable would be ideal, ideally via MagSafe.

MagSafe would be my top feature request – along with an integrated battery, naturally. Would make the product a lot safer.

 

[klasma]

I watched a news story yesterday, couple got tired of their pottled plants in front of their house getting stolen.

Dude inserted Air Tag.

Pot was stolen.

Dude and wife tracked it around the neighborhood and found the guy.

Pot returned!

Apple should start selling AirPots.