Next-gen Apple AirTag tipped to be more tamper-proof

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Apple is rumoured to be working on the next-generation version of the AirTag. And with concerns over its misuse, the company is supposedly looking to add some privacy improvements to the accessory. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his Power On newsletter that Apple is looking to make it tamper-proof, meaning its speaker will be more difficult to remove. Apple added features to the AirTag to help curb unwanted trafficking. One of them is sound alerts that let you know there's an unknown AirTag in your vicinity.

Gurman writes that the second-generation AirTag will also feature an onboard wireless chip and get better range. However, don't expect it to look much different from its predecessor. The new Apple AirTag will supposedly launch in mid-2025.

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Apple releases AirTag firmware update to improve unwanted tracking alert

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Apple has rolled out a new AirTag firmware to enhance the unwanted tracking alert. The update version 1.0.301 tunes the audible alert on the unwanted AirTags it detects, so it'll be easy for you to find it. This feature works with iOS 14.5 or later. 

As 9to5Mac noted, this update is being rolled out in phases, so it may or may not make its way to you yet. To get it, make sure you have the latest version of iOS, and your AirTag is within the Bluetooth range of your phone.

Spigen's new AirPods Pro case comes with space for an Apple AirTag

Small devices like the Apple AirPods Pro are what you'll need trackers like the AirTags for, but Apple hasn't built the AirTag's capabilities into these products yet. So, it's wise that accessory maker Spigen introduced a new case where you can place an AirTag with the buds. 

The Tag Armor Duo is part of Spigen's line that is meant to protect your AirPods. The three-piece construction covers your earbuds' case and comes with a front panel that clips on so you can put the tracker there. It has a rugged plastic shell, a cutout at the bottom for Lightning cable, and supports wireless charging. You can even clip it to a bag with the supplied carabiner. The Spigen Tag Armor Duo is available on Spigen's Amazon store for $26.99.

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Apple AirTag's new update brings privacy improvements, Android app coming later this year

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Apple has started rolling out a firmware update for the AirTag that adjusts the time it takes for AirTags to sound an alert after they've been separated from their owner. The AirTags will update automatically when they're within range of a connected iPhone. With this update, an AirTag will now play a sound after being separated from its owner at a random time within eight hours and 24 hours. When the AirTag launched, it was designed to play a sound after being separated for over three days.

The company has also announced that it is developing an Android app to alert users if an AirTag is potentially moving with them. It doesn't look like the app will be used to set up an AirTag, though. Apple wanted to address concerns raised about unwanted tracking instead. The app is expected to come out later this year.

Source: 9to5Mac