Apple AirTag 2 Expected to Bring Major Tracking Upgrades, iOS 26 Code Reveals

Himasha Dissanayake, JadeTimes Staff

H. Dissanayake is a Jadetimes news reporter covering Technology

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Apple’s next-generation item tracker, AirTag 2, is shaping up to be one of the most notable updates to the company’s tracking ecosystem, according to newly surfaced details from an internal build of iOS 26. The report, published by Macworld, points to several major enhancements that will significantly improve the AirTag’s performance in real-world scenarios.

The leaked code suggests Apple is preparing several new features:

• Improved Pairing Experience

While AirTag pairing is already simple, Apple appears to be refining the process even further. Although exact details were not revealed, improvements may focus on device naming and personalized emoji selection.

• Detailed Battery Level Reporting

Current AirTags only display a basic low-battery warning. The AirTag 2 is expected to offer precise battery level percentages, helping users better manage maintenance.

• Enhanced Tracking While in Motion

A new feature listed as “Improved Moving” hints at significant upgrades to Precision Finding. The current AirTag struggles when the tracked item is moving, but AirTag 2 may allow users to locate moving objects much more accurately—likely powered by a new Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip.

Better Performance in Crowded Areas

Another feature focuses on tracking reliability in crowded environments—locations such as airports, shopping malls, or events where multiple Bluetooth and UWB signals may interfere with tracking accuracy.

Despite the expanded feature set, there are no indications of a redesign, meaning the AirTag 2 should maintain the familiar compact, coin-like design and a replaceable battery. However, updated speakers that are more difficult to tamper with may be part of the upgrade.

The internal code references the device as “2025AirTag,” suggesting Apple originally targeted a 2025 release. Launch timing is now uncertain, but current expectations point toward early 2026.

In addition to the AirTag 2, iOS 26 code also hints at several upcoming Apple products, including a next-generation HomePod mini with an S10 chip, a more advanced Siri experience, and Apple’s long-rumored home hub device. Rumors suggest these products could debut around M

arch or April next year.