Apple's second-generation AirTag offers greater range but still doesn't have a keyring hole<p>Apple has launched its <a target="_blank" rel="" class="rapid-with-clickid link" href="
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https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/apple-introduces-new-airtag-with-expanded-range-and-improved-findability/">next-generation AirTag[/url] for $29 and brought a slew of new features along with it. But, first, it's important to get this out of the way: The new AirTag still doesn't have a keyring hole, so you'll still need <a target="_blank" class="link" href="
https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/best-apple-airtag-cases-holders-accessories-123036404.html" data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1">accessories like a case, holder or secure pocket[/url].</p><p>Once you get over that, the new Apple AirTag does offer some nice improvements. For starters, it's now powered by Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip — the same one used in the iPhone 17 lineup and for the Apple Watch Ultra 3. It also uses <a target="_blank" class="link" href="
https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/how-to-find-lost-airpods-120000144.html" data-i13n="slk:Precision Finding;cpos:3;pos:1">Precision Finding[/url] to reach items up to 50 percent further away than the previous AirTag model. This feature will now work with any Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2 or a later iteration of either. That means the directional guidance that shows you down to a few feet where your AirTags are will be available on those compatible watches in addition to your iPhone. </p><figure><img src="
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almost. </p><p><strong>Update, January 28 2026, 11:58AM ET:</strong> This story has been updated to add a clarification on the Precision Find update for Apple Watches, as well as a link in the intro.</p><p><core-commerce data-type="product-list" id="5ff7112f-a4f5-4143-99c7-330d52e4f199" data-original-url="
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Apple's second-generation AirTag offers greater range but still doesn't have a keyring hole
