Apple AirTag 2 is nearly ready with 3 new features, report claims but dont expect to see it at WWDC 2025

Date:
Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:24:59 +0000

Description:
Apples AirTag tracker is about to get an upgrade, a rumor says, with new features in the cards.

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is about to launch the AirTag 2 tracker, according to a new report It
probably wont appear at todays WWDC 2025 show, though We can expect a few new features, but not a design update

Apples big WWDC event is set to kick off later today (check out our WWDC 2025 live blog for all the latest rumors), which means you might be wondering if Apple is likely to launch any new hardware. Well, one reputable source has shut down that idea, but that doesnt mean we wont get new Apple devices any time soon in fact, the new AirTag 2 update could be just around the corner.

That idea comes from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who has a strong track record for Apple leaks and rumors. In his latest Power On newsletter , Gurman says that the AirTag 2 is nearly ready, having been prepared for launch over the past several months, suggesting we wont have long to wait until we see
it.

Unfortunately, that doesnt seem to include the possibility of the AirTag 2 launching at WWDC. In the newsletters Q&A section, Gurman posted the question Will Apple announce any new hardware at WWDC? His answer is that Apple has no hardware thats ready to be released, adding that it doesnt make much sense to release a new AirTag at WWDC.

Thats because Apples event is usually reserved for software updates (like iOS 26 and macOS 26 ) and new hardware categories, such as the Vision Pro . Given that the AirTag fits neither of those descriptions, it seems like an unlikely inclusion at WWDC. Still, with Gurman confident that it is nearing
completion, we hopefully wont have too long to wait until its out of the
gate. AirTag 2 features (Image credit: Daniel Romero / Unsplash)

With Apples AirTag 2 seemingly almost here, its worth recapping its rumored features . Right now, the AirTag can be used to keep track of your important devices, with Apples Find My app used to track each AirTag from your iPhone.

According to the rumor mill, there are three main changes coming to AirTag 2. The first is the inclusion of Apples Ultra Wideband chip, which allows for three times the tracking range compared to the existing AirTag.

As well as that, we could see integration with the Vision Pro, plus a more tamper-proof speaker . This last feature could help prevent AirTags being
used for stalking if its speaker can be tampered with and disabled, its easier for stalkers to hide an AirTag and use it to follow someone. With a tamper-proof design, thats made much more difficult.

The one thing we dont expect for the AirTag 2 is a new look and feel, as
Apple is expected to stick with the small circular design that its used ever since the first AirTag arrived. Still, with a few new features and an
upcoming release date, this could still be a worthwhile upgrade if youve been thinking of investing in an AirTag or two. You might also like Apple WWDC 2025: dates, timings, and everything we're expecting from the big software show New leak hints at Apple AirTag 2 release window heres what to expect AirTag 2 upgrade could bring significant improvements to Apples trackers



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