AirTag is Apple’s circular tracking device that can be attached to items such as keys, bags, pets, even vehicles and yes, it can track people too. (Unsplash)

What to Expect from Apple’s Upcoming AirTag 2 Bluetooth Tracker

Adriana MaraisAugust 16, 23 AirTag, Apple

Bluetooth trackers have sparked controversy since their introduction, as they have been misused to secretly track individuals without their knowledge. However, these devices have also proven highly beneficial, aiding people in locating lost or stolen belongings such as wallets, bicycles, vehicles, and even plants and pets. Additionally, law enforcement has successfully employed Bluetooth trackers to apprehend criminals. Consequently, it can be concluded that the advantages of these trackers have surpassed the drawbacks thus far.

With this in mind, Apple has been working on the 2nd generation of the very popular Bluetooth tracker known as AirTag. Here’s what we know about the AirTag 2nd Gen so far.

AirTag 2: Expected Launch Timeline

Last year, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that despite receiving less attention, shipments of AirTags have increased. At that time, according to estimates, 20 million and 35 million units were delivered in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Kuo claimed that if growth continued to rise, Apple would likely develop a second-generation AirTag, and this now appears to be true.

According to another Kuo publication on August 2nd, Apple has already started the development of the second generation AirTag. However, it won’t be released until next year. According to the report, mass production of the second generation AirTag could begin in the last quarter of 2024.

AirTag 2: Design, Features, Specifications and More

While not many details are known about the upcoming Bluetooth tracker, it’s possible that Apple could tweak its design to hide the battery a bit more. The original AirTag uses a replaceable CR2032 battery that is very easily accessible, making the AirTag easy to keep close to small children as it can be swallowed.

According to Kuo, Apple’s first mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro, could play a big role in the development of the AirTag 2. The new AirTag could receive further updates as part of Apple’s plans to create a spatial computing ecosystem, and could have improved integration with Vision Pro.

Finally, the second-generation AirTag could get an improved U2 Ultra Wideband chip, similar to the iPhone 15 series. With this chip, Apple could implement some kind of interface for real-time tracking of objects in VR, and could even be used to transmit location information to Vision Pro headsets.