{"id":437621,"date":"2026-01-28T01:47:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T01:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/437621\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T01:47:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T01:47:22","slug":"apple-launches-new-airtags-plus-the-original-is-on-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/437621\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Launches New AirTags, Plus the Original is on Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"anchor-ea00a7\" class=\"body-graf\">Apple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2026\/01\/apple-introduces-new-airtag-with-expanded-range-and-improved-findability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">announced<\/a> and launched AirTag (2nd Generation). They look and cost the same as the originals, but have a few upgrades you\u2019ll want to know about. <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-a7fee8\" class=\"body-graf\">I\u2019ve covered Apple and reviewed its products for years \u2014 here\u2019s everything you need to know about AirTags (2nd Generation).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/apple-airtags-2-launch-rcna256227#anchor-754052\" id=\"anchor-754052\" class=\"scrollLink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Apple AirTags (2nd Generation)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-AirTag-2nd-Generation-Precision\/dp\/B0GJTFXNRX\/?tag=appleairtags2launchrcna256227-20\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-testid=\"picture-carousel-link\" target=\"_blank\" data-product-id=\"rcpd68401\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"w-100\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/AMAZON-Apple-AirTag-2nd-Generation-Tracker-for-Keychain-Wallet-and-More-Locator-with-Sound-Simple-On.jpeg\" alt=\"Apple AirTag (2nd Generation)\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-AirTag-2nd-Generation-Precision\/dp\/B0GJTFXNRX\/?tag=appleairtags2launchrcna256227-20\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-testid=\"picture-carousel-link\" target=\"_blank\" data-product-id=\"rcpd68401\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"w-100\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769564840_679_AMAZON-Apple-AirTag-2nd-Generation-Tracker-for-Keychain-Wallet-and-More-Locator-with-Sound-Simple-On.jpeg\" alt=\"Apple AirTag (2nd Generation)\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/2465030\/565706\/9383?subId1=appleairtags2launchrcna256227&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-AirTag-4-Pack-2nd-Generation%2F19319566241\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-testid=\"picture-carousel-link\" target=\"_blank\" data-product-id=\"rcpd68404\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"w-100\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WALMART-Apple-AirTag-4-Pack-2nd-Generation-dd0314.png\" alt=\"Apple AirTags (2nd Generation) (4-Pack)\" height=\"450\" width=\"450\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/2465030\/565706\/9383?subId1=appleairtags2launchrcna256227&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FApple-AirTag-4-Pack-2nd-Generation%2F19319566241\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-testid=\"picture-carousel-link\" target=\"_blank\" data-product-id=\"rcpd68404\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"w-100\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WALMART-Apple-AirTag-4-Pack-2nd-Generation-cee007.jpg\" alt=\"Apple AirTags (2nd Generation) (4-Pack)\" height=\"450\" width=\"450\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-85c52a\" class=\"body-graf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/apple-airtag-review-rcna95178\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apple AirTags<\/a> are an NBC Select reader and staff-favorite gadget. They are Bluetooth trackers that display their precise location using Apple\u2019s FindMy app. This new model looks and costs the same as the original, and works with the same <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Belkin-Apple-Airtag-Secure-Holder\/dp\/B093346F69\/?tag=appleairtags2launchrcna256227-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-commerce-encoding=\"true\" data-seller-id=\"ncrg916911\">accessories<\/a>, but has a few changes internally. <\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-e2d774\" class=\"body-graf\">The 2nd Generation version uses Apple\u2019s updated Ultra Wideband chip, which enables Precision Finding from up to 50% farther away than the original, according to the brand. Plus, Precision Finding can be used from compatible Apple Watches, not just your phone.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-4ff5de\" class=\"body-graf\">The built-in speaker is also 50 percent louder than the original, and has a new, distinctive chime sound when pinged.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/apple-airtags-2-launch-rcna256227#anchor-1e4697\" id=\"anchor-1e4697\" class=\"scrollLink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What about AirTags (1st Generation)?<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-MX532LL-A-AirTag-dp-B0CWXNS552\/dp\/B0CWXNS552?tag=appleairtags2launchrcna256227-20\" data-product-id=\"rcpd55704\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"appleairtags2launchrcna256227-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0CWXNS552\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"product-picture-link\" class=\"w-100\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2025-11-19-at-1-accc95.png\" alt=\"Apple AirTag (1st Generation)\" height=\"290\" width=\"290\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0D54JZTHY?tag=appleairtags2launchrcna256227-20\" data-product-id=\"rcpd59033\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"appleairtags2launchrcna256227-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0D54JZTHY\" rel=\"sponsored noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"product-picture-link\" class=\"w-100\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2025-08-27-at-9-036321.png\" alt=\"Apple AirTags (1st Generation) (4-Pack)\" height=\"367\" width=\"368\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-8db413\" class=\"body-graf\">The original AirTag is still a great buy, with all the same core tracking features as the new model. Plus, you can find it on sale above at multiple retailers while supplies last.<\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-f85c0a\" class=\"body-graf\">Want more from NBC Select? <a href=\"https:\/\/link.nbcnews.com\/join\/5cj\/nbc-news-select-signup-pd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sign up<\/a> for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/apple-airtags-2-launch-rcna256227#anchor-26311a\" id=\"anchor-26311a\" class=\"scrollLink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Why trust NBC Select?<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"anchor-9a14cd\" class=\"body-graf\">I am a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/author\/harry-rabinowitz-ncpn1291108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">reporter<\/a> at NBC Select who covers technology including recent stories on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/best-smartwatches-rcna148413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">smartwatches<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/best-point-and-shoot-cameras-rcna192819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">cameras<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/best-wireless-earbuds-headphones-rcna214088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">earbuds<\/a> and more. I\u2019ve covered Apple, its products and its product <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/apple-iphone-17-airpods-3-launch-preorder-rcna230161\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">launches<\/a> for years. 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