It has been only a few days since Apple's new AirTag 2 hit the store shelves. Yet, iFixIt is now out with a teardown of the device, revealing interesting insights about the coin-like tracker.
iFixIt: Apple AirTag 2 still does not sport "tamper proof" speakers
iFixIt's teardown of the AirTag 2 has revealed a few interesting aspects about the new device:
- Contrary to expectations, Apple's new AirTag does not sport a tamper-free design.
- It's still easy to completely disable the device's speakers without affecting its functionality.
- "The easiest way to non-destructively disable that speaker would be to remove the two wires with a soldering iron," notes iFixIt.
- The teardown also revealed an upgraded SoC and the U2 Ultra Wideband chip.
For the benefit of those who might not be aware, the new AirTag's key specs include:
- The second-gen Ultra Wideband chip, which is the same one found in the new iPhone 17 lineup, the iPhone Air, the Apple Watch Ultra 3, and the Apple Watch Series 11, makes locating the new AirTag a relative breeze.
- An upgraded Bluetooth chip expands the range at which items can be located.
- Precision Finding now supports haptic, visual, and audio feedback, guiding users to their lost item from up to 50 percent farther away than the previous-gen AirTag, but requires iPhone 15 and up, barring the iPhone 16e.
- You can now use Precision Finding on Apple Watch Series 9 or later, or Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later, to find your AirTag. The feature requires watchOS 26.2.1 and does not work on the older AirTag, though.
- With an updated design, the new variant is 50 percent louder than its previous generation, allowing users to hear their AirTag's audio feedback from up to 2x farther than before.
- To ensure that the new AirTag only tracks objects and not people or pets, Apple claims that it has incorporated "a suite of industry-first protections against unwanted tracking, including cross-platform alerts and unique Bluetooth identifiers that change frequently."
The new AirTag is available at the same $29 price point. You can also buy a bundle of 4 for $99.
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