Apple today released new firmware for its second-generation AirTag item trackers. The firmware has a version number of 3.0.49, up from 3.0.45, and this is the second firmware update provided by Apple for the ‌AirTag‌ 2.
It’s not yet clear what’s included in the firmware, but ‌AirTag‌ firmware updates most often fix bugs and make other improvements under the hood. Apple’s previous firmware update changed the unwanted tracking sound to make it easier to find an unknown ‌AirTag‌ when using Precision Finding.
Apple will provide details on the contents of firmware 3.0.49 when it updates its firmware support page.
For the original ‌AirTag‌, firmware was distributed on a rolling basis over two weeks, but Apple appears to be offering firmware updates to all ‌AirTag‌ 2 users at the same time.
You can check your AirTag firmware by opening the Find My app, going to the Items tab, selecting an ‌AirTag‌ from the list, and tapping the ‌AirTag‌ name to see its firmware version.
There is no way to force an ‌AirTag‌ update and the firmware is installed over-the-air via a connected iPhone. To get new firmware, make sure your ‌AirTag‌ is within range of your iPhone, then wait for the firmware to roll out.
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