Apple Releases New Firmware for AirTag 2
Apple has released a new firmware update for its second-generation AirTag item trackers. The update, version 3.0.49, follows the previous version 3.0.45 and aims to improve functionality. Details on the specific changes will be provided on Apple's firmware support page in the future.
- ▪The new firmware version for AirTag 2 is 3.0.49.
- ▪This is the second firmware update for the AirTag 2.
- ▪Previous updates have focused on bug fixes and improvements.
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Apple Releases New Firmware for AirTag 2Tuesday May 26, 2026 3:46 pm PDT by Juli CloverApple today released new firmware for its second-generation AirTag item trackers. The firmware has a 3.0.49 version number, up from 3.0.45, and it is the second firmware update that Apple has provided for the AirTag 2. There is no word yet on what's included in the firmware, but AirTag firmware updates most often address bugs and make other under-the-hood improvements. Apple's prior firmware update tweaked the unwanted tracking sound to make it easier to find an unknown AirTag when using Precision Finding. Apple will provide details on what's in the 3.0.49 firmware when it updates its firmware support page.
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