AirTag 2 version 3.0.49 is out
This is the second firmware update for the AirTag 2, up from the previous version 3.0.45. Apple published all the changes in its support page for the AirTag, but there’s still nothing concerning this new version, so we still don’t know what’s changed.Looking at previous updates, most of the time it’s “bug fixes and other improvements,” but the latest update for the AirTag 2 also brought an update to the “unwanted tracking sound to more easily locate an unknown AirTag during Precision Finding.”
When are we getting it?
The previous generation AirTag received these updates in the course of two weeks, but with the second generation, Apple is pushing the new software for all AirTag 2 trackers at the same time.This means you should’ve gotten the new 3.0.49 software version by the time you read this. To check if you have, open the Find My app on your device, get to the Items tab, and find the AirTag in the list. Tap on the name of the tracker, and the firmware version will show up.
Can I manually update my AirTag?
Sadly, no. The new firmware will find its way to your AirTag over the air using the connected iPhone device. The tracker must be in range in order to receive the new update, so bear this in mind as well.
We’ll update this piece with more details on what this new firmware brings to the table as soon as Apple publishes its update notes.
Can the AirTag be used for malicious purposes?
The AirTag 2 is much harder to tamper with | Image by Apple
Well, the possibility is not zero, but it’s much, much harder now. Apple made sure to include a slew of security features to avoid unwanted tracking and stalking.The latest batch of AirTag 2 devices also brought a hardware update to make the security even tighter. Apple tweaked the speaker inside the AirTag and made it harder to remove without damaging the tracker.
Having the speaker active is key for stopping unwanted tracking, as the tracker reveals itself by making chirping noises.
