# Apple AirTag 2: An In-Depth Look at New Enhancements
The successor to Apple’s AirTag was introduced earlier this year, coming five years after the initial version. Here’s a rundown of every new and enhanced feature in AirTag 2.
## Enhanced Precision Finding with New Ultra Wideband Chip
Precision Finding is a feature that utilizes your iPhone to assist you in accurately locating your lost AirTag through haptic, visual, and audio signals. With AirTag 2, Apple has included a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip that allows Precision Finding to function from up to 1.5 times further than what was possible with the initial AirTag. Ensure you have an iPhone that supports this extended range. Additionally, users of compatible Apple Watch models can now employ Precision Finding to locate the new AirTag, a capability that was not offered with the original AirTag.
## Improved Bluetooth for Enhanced Range
Apple states that AirTag 2 features an upgraded Bluetooth chip that “broadens the distance at which items can be tracked.” However, it does not disclose the exact extent of improvement in this regard.
## Amplified Speaker
AirTag 2 includes a speaker that Apple claims is up to 50% louder than that of the original version. If you’ve ever activated your AirTag and struggled to hear its sound, this enhancement is aimed at you. The upgraded speaker enables you to hear AirTag 2 “from up to twice as far away,” according to Apple, facilitating the search for misplaced items.
## New Privacy Measures
The initial AirTag quickly fell prey to misuse by individuals for unwanted tracking. Although Apple has attempted to address this issue through software updates over time, it has also introduced some new privacy measures with AirTag 2. As per Apple, the new AirTag features a range of industry-first safeguards against unwanted tracking, such as cross-platform notifications and unique Bluetooth identifiers that frequently change.
## What Remains the Same: Battery Life, Design, Size, and Pricing
For all the modifications in the new AirTag, there is still a lot that stays unchanged. The battery life remains the same in the new AirTag, with Apple stating “more than a year” of operation before the battery requires replacement. The fundamental design and dimensions of AirTag 2 also correspond with its predecessor, meaning existing AirTag accessories will be compatible with the new AirTag. The pricing of the new AirTag remains unchanged.
Have you transitioned to AirTag 2, and if so, which features influenced your decision? Share your thoughts in the comments.