Apple's next-generation AirTags promise better range and a louder voice — maybe this is how I never lose anything again

AirTag, one of the most popular tracking tags, is getting a major update that somehow manages to not change the size, shape, or even price. The next-generation AirTags have better finding range, louder speakers, and even a more recognizable chime, all of which could make their ability to help you track and find lost and misplaced items (or people) better than ever.

The new AirTags (oddly not called "AirTags 2"), which look exactly like the old tags and work with all existing accessories, arrived today on Apple's online store and will arrive at retail stores later this week. Inside is the same second-generation Ultrawideband chip Apple introduced with the iPhone 15 and Apple Series 9.

The chip significantly enhances precision-finding capabilities, making it easier to detect the new AirTag at distances 1.5x further away than the previous AirTag. This means that when you're using ...