New leak suggests Apples AirTag 2 is almost ready, but it might be facing a significant delay

Date:
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:55:54 +0000

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Apples AirTag 2 trackers might not launch until September, a new leak claims.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Apples AirTag 2 tracker has long been rumored to launch around the middle of this year But a new report claims it's been delayed until September When it launches the tracker could also come with low-battery alerts

Apples AirTag is one of the best item-trackers around, and the second-generation AirTag 2 has been rumored to be dropping any day now. But, while a new leak hints that the device is almost ready, it looks like it
might be delayed by a few months.

This information seems to have been unearthed by 9to5Mac and reliable sources cited by the outlet. We dont have a way to independently verify what they've said, so take this with a pinch of salt.

First, 9to5Mac says that we are able to confirm that Apple has already set up compatibility with the 2nd-gen AirTag on iOS 18.6.

Based on the release dates of iOS 17.6 and iOS 16.6, its likely that the iOS 18.6 update will land in mid-July, which lines up nicely with past rumors
that the AirTag 2 would drop around the middle of the year.

But before you get your hopes up, 9to5Mac also claims its sources have told
it that the AirTag 2 has now been delayed, with Apple "now aiming at a fall release". That could mean we wont see the device until September, which is when the iPhone 17 range will be announced. Plenty of new features (Image credit: TechRadar)

For a few months now, various leaks and rumors have pushed the idea that the AirTag 2 is due to launch right about now. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman,
for example, claimed that Apple was aiming for a release around the middle of 2025 , and just a few weeks ago he stated that the device was nearly ready. Leaker Kosutami, meanwhile, said the AirTag 2 should arrive in May or June this year .

With June almost over, 9to5Macs claim that the release window has been pushed back remains a distinct possibility. That said, theres still plenty of time for the AirTag 2 to arrive around the middle of the year (such as in July or even August), so its not a done deal yet.

According to the rumor mill, AirTag 2 will come with better connectivity that could triple the Precision Finding range . It will also supposedly be more tamper-resistant , while 9to5Mac says its source believes the AirTag 2 will have alerts for both low and very low battery levels. The website also says
it has a hunch that Apple could switch to a rechargeable battery in the tracker.

If youve been thinking about getting some new AirTags, we would have previously suggested you wait until the new version launches. But with the AirTag 2 apparently delayed a few months, now might be a good time to peruse some of the best AirTag deals if youre in need of a reliable item tracker.
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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/phones/phone-accessories/new-leak-suggests-apples-ai rtag-2-is-almost-ready-but-it-might-be-facing-a-significant-delay


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