Code in iOS 26 hints at AirTags 2 coming soon

The much-rumored second generation of Apple's AirTags appears to be getting closer, as code snippets within iOS 26 refer to as yet unreleased features.Apple's AirTagApple did rather hit it out of the park with the original AirTags. They have become globally-used, pet-saving essentials and not been updated since its launch in April 2021.Persistent rumors have repeatedly claimed that an updated second generation will be released during 2025, and now there's at least a hint they could be coming soon. That's according to code snippets first spotted in iOS 26 by MacWorld. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Jun 10, 2025 - 12:50

Code in iOS 26 hints at AirTags 2 coming soon

The much-rumored second generation of Apple's AirTags appears to be getting closer, as code snippets within iOS 26 refer to as yet unreleased features.

Red keychain with a circular holder displaying the number 2, attached to a metal ring, hanging on a red brick wall.

Apple's AirTag

Apple did rather hit it out of the park with the original AirTags. They have become globally-used, pet-saving essentials and not been updated since its launch in April 2021.

Persistent rumors have repeatedly claimed that an updated second generation will be released during 2025, and now there's at least a hint they could be coming soon. That's according to code snippets first spotted in iOS 26 by MacWorld.

Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums