Apple will likely begin mass production of a second-generation AirTag in the fourth quarter of 2024, says well-connected Apple industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The current first-generation AirTag hit shelves in April 2021 and is priced at $29.
Kuo believes the new AirTag will have better integration with Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro headset, as part of a spatial computing ecosystem. However, Kuo did not provide any additional details or mention any other potential new features for the item tracking tag.
AirTags are small and lightweight round devices, made of polished stainless steel, and are IP67 water- and dust-resistant. A built-in speaker plays sounds to help locate AirTag, while a removable cover makes it easy for users to replace the battery. The current AirTag is equipped with an Apple-designed U1 chip for Ultra Wideband, enabling a Precision Finding feature that displays the distance and direction to an AirTag.
it appears that a new AirTag is still over a year away, so we can expect to likely see additional rumors about the accessory over the next year or so.