<description>&lt;p style="font-weight: 400;"&gt; In this episode, we will be talking about the next generation of AirTag — the bestselling item finder — is even easier to locate with more powerful Precision Finding, a longer Bluetooth range, and a louder speaker.  Apple unveiled the new AirPods Jan 26, a powerful accessory that helps users keep track of and find the items that matter most with Apple’s Find My app — now with an expanded finding range and a louder speaker.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;figure id="attachment_5825" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5825" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"&gt;&lt;img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5825" src="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0657-300x277.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="415" srcset="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0657-300x277.jpeg 300w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0657-1024x945.jpeg 1024w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0657-768x709.jpeg 768w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0657.jpeg 1231w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /&gt;&lt;figcaption id="caption-attachment-5825" class="wp-caption-text"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A side-by-side comparison of the first-and-second generation of AirTags.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;figure id="attachment_5826" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5826" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"&gt;&lt;img decoding="async" class="wp-image-5826" src="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0658-e1769902158431-300x182.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="272" srcset="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0658-e1769902158431-300x182.jpeg 300w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0658-e1769902158431-1024x620.jpeg 1024w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0658-e1769902158431-768x465.jpeg 768w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0658-e1769902158431.jpeg 1170w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /&gt;&lt;figcaption id="caption-attachment-5826" class="wp-caption-text"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The next generation of AirTag — the bestselling item finder — is even easier to locate with more powerful Precision Finding, a longer Bluetooth range, and a louder speaker. (Courtesy of Apple Inc.)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;figure id="attachment_5827" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5827" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"&gt;&lt;img decoding="async" class="wp-image-5827" src="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0659-237x300.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="570" srcset="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0659-237x300.jpeg 237w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0659-808x1024.jpeg 808w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0659-768x973.jpeg 768w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0659-1212x1536.jpeg 1212w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0659.jpeg 1320w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /&gt;&lt;figcaption id="caption-attachment-5827" class="wp-caption-text"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Powered by the strength of the Find My network, AirTag allows users to keep tabs on their belongings every single day, from keys and wallets to backpacks, luggage, and more.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;figure id="attachment_5829" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5829" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5829" src="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0660-270x300.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="500" srcset="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0660-270x300.jpeg 270w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0660-922x1024.jpeg 922w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0660-768x853.jpeg 768w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0660.jpeg 1313w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /&gt;&lt;figcaption id="caption-attachment-5829" class="wp-caption-text"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Precision Finding guides users through haptic, visual, and audio feedback to their lost items from up to 50 percent farther away than the previous generation, and an updated Bluetooth chip expands the range at which items can be located.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;figure id="attachment_5830" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5830" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"&gt;&lt;img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5830" src="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0662-240x300.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="563" srcset="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0662-240x300.jpeg 240w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0662-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0662-768x960.jpeg 768w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0662-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0662.jpeg 1320w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /&gt;&lt;figcaption id="caption-attachment-5830" class="wp-caption-text"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The new AirTag incorporates a suite of industry-first protections against unwanted tracking, including cross-platform alerts and unique Bluetooth identifiers that change frequently.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;</description>

Mac Minutes

Mac Minutes

Episode 299, Apple introduces AirTag with expanded connectivity range and improved findability

FEB 1, 202610 MIN
Mac Minutes

Episode 299, Apple introduces AirTag with expanded connectivity range and improved findability

FEB 1, 202610 MIN

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<p style="font-weight: 400;"> In this episode, we will be talking about the next generation of AirTag — the bestselling item finder — is even easier to locate with more powerful Precision Finding, a longer Bluetooth range, and a louder speaker.  Apple unveiled the new AirPods Jan 26, a powerful accessory that helps users keep track of and find the items that matter most with Apple’s Find My app — now with an expanded finding range and a louder speaker.</p> <figure id="attachment_5825" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5825" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5825" src="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0657-300x277.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="415" srcset="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0657-300x277.jpeg 300w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0657-1024x945.jpeg 1024w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0657-768x709.jpeg 768w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0657.jpeg 1231w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5825" class="wp-caption-text"><strong>A side-by-side comparison of the first-and-second generation of AirTags.</strong></figcaption></figure> <figure id="attachment_5826" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5826" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-5826" src="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0658-e1769902158431-300x182.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="272" srcset="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0658-e1769902158431-300x182.jpeg 300w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0658-e1769902158431-1024x620.jpeg 1024w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0658-e1769902158431-768x465.jpeg 768w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0658-e1769902158431.jpeg 1170w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5826" class="wp-caption-text"><strong>The next generation of AirTag — the bestselling item finder — is even easier to locate with more powerful Precision Finding, a longer Bluetooth range, and a louder speaker. (Courtesy of Apple Inc.)</strong></figcaption></figure> <figure id="attachment_5827" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5827" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-5827" src="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0659-237x300.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="570" srcset="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0659-237x300.jpeg 237w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0659-808x1024.jpeg 808w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0659-768x973.jpeg 768w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0659-1212x1536.jpeg 1212w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0659.jpeg 1320w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5827" class="wp-caption-text"><strong>Powered by the strength of the Find My network, AirTag allows users to keep tabs on their belongings every single day, from keys and wallets to backpacks, luggage, and more.</strong></figcaption></figure> <figure id="attachment_5829" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5829" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5829" src="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0660-270x300.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="500" srcset="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0660-270x300.jpeg 270w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0660-922x1024.jpeg 922w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0660-768x853.jpeg 768w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0660.jpeg 1313w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5829" class="wp-caption-text"><strong>Precision Finding guides users through haptic, visual, and audio feedback to their lost items from up to 50 percent farther away than the previous generation, and an updated Bluetooth chip expands the range at which items can be located.</strong></figcaption></figure> <figure id="attachment_5830" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5830" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5830" src="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0662-240x300.jpeg" alt="" width="450" height="563" srcset="https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0662-240x300.jpeg 240w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0662-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0662-768x960.jpeg 768w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0662-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https://macminutes.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_0662.jpeg 1320w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5830" class="wp-caption-text"><strong>The new AirTag incorporates a suite of industry-first protections against unwanted tracking, including cross-platform alerts and unique Bluetooth identifiers that change frequently.</strong></figcaption></figure>