Mashable: Apple's AirTag location tracking device, which has been on the market for over three years, is anticipated to receive an update soon. Here is what may be expected from the AirTag in 2025.

Since its introduction, the AirTag has demonstrated significant utility, with numerous reports highlighting its effectiveness in helping users recover stolen items and locate lost luggage at airports, all thanks to its affordable design.

While substantial changes may be limited, there remains potential for Apple to enhance this already valuable product.

The AirTag has not undergone any updates since its debut in April 2021, maintaining the same design throughout its lifecycle. With its fourth anniversary approaching, this presents a timely opportunity for Apple to refresh the device.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested back in June 2022 that a second-generation model could be forthcoming, supported by increasing shipment figures. This seems logical, as discontinuing a popular product would not align with Apple's interests. The anticipated second-generation model is expected to enter mass production in the fourth quarter of 2024.

In January 2024, Mark Gurman indicated that Apple was not in a hurry to release the second-generation model and might delay its launch until 2025, citing an overstock of AirTags in their warehouses. Gurman reiterated the expectation of a 2025 release in May 2024.

Rumors regarding AirTag 2 suggest a longer range. The AirTag features a straightforward design, with the majority of its casing housing a coin-sized battery. Nevertheless, there are still opportunities for enhancements within this compact device.

By December, it has been asserted that the range will be enhanced through the implementation of an upgraded Ultra Wideband chip, potentially increasing the existing distance by as much as threefold. Given that the current precision Finding feature operates effectively at distances of up to 30 meters (98 feet), this advancement could extend the UWB range to approximately 295 feet under optimal conditions.