AirTag 2: Five New Features Revealed in Leaked Code

Exclusive: The next-gen AirTag set to deliver smarter, more reliable tracking

After months of speculation, concrete details about Apple’s next-generation item tracker have finally emerged. Although AirTag 2 was widely rumored for a 2025 launch, its release remains in limbo as the year draws to a close. Now, exclusive insights from a leaked internal build of iOS 26 reveal five major improvements Apple has in development, promising a smarter, more powerful, and more precise tracking experience.

Revealed by Filipe Espósito at Macworld, these findings provide the first in-depth look at the features set to define AirTag 2. The leaked code outlines enhancements ranging from a smoother initial setup to improved tracking accuracy in challenging environments. For users who depend on AirTags to safeguard their most important belongings, these updates directly address many of the limitations seen in the first generation. Here’s a closer look at the five leaked features and what they could mean for the future of Apple’s tracking device.