Item tracker · Apple Silicon · 2026
AirTag (2nd generation)
The same disc, rebuilt inside: the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip extends Precision Finding range by up to 50 percent, the speaker is 50 percent louder, and Apple Watch Series 9 or later can now point the way to it. It keeps the IP67 rating, CR2032 battery and $29 price, and fits every existing AirTag accessory.
First AirTag with Apple’s second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and the first that Apple Watch can locate with Precision Finding.
AirTag (2nd generation): key facts
When was the AirTag (2nd generation) released?
The AirTag (2nd generation) arrived on January 26, 2026.
How much did the AirTag (2nd generation) cost?
The AirTag (2nd generation) launched at $29 in 2026, about $29 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband, NFC.
Why does the AirTag (2nd generation) matter?
First AirTag with Apple’s second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and the first that Apple Watch can locate with Precision Finding.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband, NFC |
| Weight | 11.8 g |
| Dimensions | 31.9 mm diameter × 8.0 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 26 |
| Released | January 26, 2026 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $29 |
How the AirTag (2nd generation) compares to today
Launched at $29 in 2026, about $29 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple AirTag (2nd generation) announcement, AirTag (2nd generation) tech specs, Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker.
Did you know?
It arrived without an event, as a press release on January 26, 2026, and was available to order the same day.
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Last updated: 2026-10-27