Apple's second-generation AirTag:Late but Expected
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Apple's AirTag, a popular tracking device, is set to get a second-generation makeover.
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Mass production of the new AirTag is now expected to start in 2025, a change from the original forecast of late 2024.
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The delay in production could be due to various reasons, such as production capacity allocation or design issues
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The second-generation AirTag might have new features, including compatibility with Apple's Vision Pro headset and improved ultra-wideband technology.
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The Vision Pro headset is meant to enhance the user experience with virtual reality and spatial computing
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The new U2 chip in the AirTag 2 is expected to have three times the range of the previous U1 chip, addressing a limitation of the first-generation AirTag.
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Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2, a similar tracking device with ultra-wideband connectivity, poses competition to the AirTag 2.
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The release of the second-generation AirTag in 2025 could bring significant changes to the tracking device market, but its success will be influenced by competition from Samsung.
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