It might not be the best way to celebrate a new Apple release, but taking advantage of the inevitable price drop on the previous-gen model is probably the most common one. The newest beneficiary of a new product drop are the Apple AirTags, or as they’re now known, Apple AirTags (1st Generation). Last month’s release of the AirTags 2 has created a serious buying opportunity for the 1st Gen AirTags — a 4-pack is on sale right now at Amazon for $64, just a dollar shy of an all-time low price.
The AirTags 2 boast more-precise locating power, twice the speaker volume, upgraded Ultra Wideband and more. They’re also sporting a price tag that’s $25 more than the OG AirTags for a 4-pack. Early adopters and hardcore Apple nuts will be very pleased indeed to spring the extra cash for the AirTags 2, but deal-seekers and anyone who already has the original AirTags and is understandably pleased by their performance will be lining up to cash in at this crazy low price.
A Tag for Everything
Buying AirTags in bulk is just good common sense, because how often do you travel or even commute back and forth to work with only one item that’s tracker-worthy? Their convenient compact size and shape make them easy to drop into a suitcase or backpack, and there is no shortage of AirTag accessories available both from Apple and from third-party manufacturers that securely affix them to keys, wallets, and basically anything you want to keep tabs on.
The charm of the AirTags has always been how incredibly easy they are to set up, and how seamlessly they work within the Apple ecosystem. The setup is just a matter of pulling out the little plastic tab to activate it, hold it near an unlocked Apple device, and hit the “Connect” button. Give it a name if you like (recommended), and you’re done. It’s shared across your iPhone, iPad, and MacBook instantly once linked to your Apple ID.
Eyes In the Sky
The water- and dust- resistant AirTags have an exceptionally long battery life — up to a year — and their CR2032 disc battery is easy to find and easy to replace. There’s no maintenance beyond that — the AirTags are the ultimate set-and-forget Bluetooth tracker for any Apple user. The AirTag’s chime will lead you to your lost object within close range, and the Find My app will take care of the longer-range separations. Even from hundreds or thousands of miles away, the massive Find My network consisting of millions of Apple devices worldwide works to triangulate and locate your missing object, and does it without compromising your privacy or data.
There’s no shame in your game if you’re greeting the release of the AirTags 2 by heading to Amazon and picking up a 4-pack of the 1st Gen AirTags now that Amazon is rushing them off the shelves with a fat 35% discount. The final price of just $64 breaks down to a scant $16 per Tag, which is a small price to pay in exchange for not losing your valuables.