Apple is releasing a second over-the-air firmware update for its second-generation AirTag tracking device. Multiple outlets report the update is version 3.0.49, following an earlier AirTag 2 firmware release of 3.0.45. Apple has not yet publicly detailed what changes are included in version 3.0.49, but previous AirTag firmware updates have focused on bug fixes and internal improvements, including adjustments related to the sound emitted by an unwanted AirTag to make it easier to locate using Precision Finding. Apple says it will provide specifics on the firmware contents when it updates its AirTag firmware support page. Reporting also indicates the rollout timing differs from the original AirTag model’s earlier approach, with AirTag 2 firmware appearing to be pushed to users at the same time rather than on a prolonged rolling schedule. Owners can check their current firmware version in the Find My app by selecting an AirTag under the Items tab. There is no manual way to trigger the update; it installs via a connected iPhone when the AirTag is within range while the update is delivered.
Apple rolls out new firmware update for AirTag 2
Apple is releasing a second over-the-air firmware update for its second-generation AirTag tracking device. Multiple outlets report the update is version 3.0.49, following an earlier AirTag 2 firmware...
- Apple releases a second firmware update for AirTag 2.
- The update version is 3.0.49, after version 3.0.45.
- Apple has not yet published the specific changes included in 3.0.49.
- AirTag 2 firmware is delivered over the air via a connected iPhone; there is no manual trigger.
- Users can view the firmware version in the Find My app under Items.
Up until today, Apple had released only a single firmware update for the AirTag 2 since its January launch. Now, a second firmware version is rolling out to owners of Apple’s tracking device. Here are the details. more…
3 months agoApple today released new firmware for its second-generation AirTag item trackers. The firmware has a 3.0.49 version number, up from 3.0.45, and it is the second firmware update that Apple has provided for the AirTag 2. There is no word yet on what's included in the firmware, but AirTag firmware updates most often address bugs and make other under-the-hood improvements. Apple's prior firmware update tweaked the unwanted tracking sound to make it easier to find an unknown AirTag when using Precision Finding. Apple will provide details on what's in the 3.0.49 firmware when it updates its firmware support page. For the original AirTag, firmware was distributed on a rolling basis over two weeks, but Apple appears to be pushing firmware updates to all AirTag 2 users at the same time. You can check your AirTag firmware by opening the Find My app, going to the Items tab, selecting an AirTag in the list, and tapping on the AirTag's name to see its firmware version. There is no way to force an AirTag update, and firmware is installed over the air via a connected iPhone. To get new firmware, make sure your AirTag is within range of your iPhone, and then wait for the firmware to roll out.Related Roundup: AirTagBuyer's Guide: AirTag (Buy Now)This article, "Apple Releases New Firmware for AirTag 2" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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