Apple AirTag 2 Release Possibly Postponed to 2025 says Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo

Highlights

• AirTag 2 release delayed until 2025, as per Ming-Chi Kuo.
• Four-year gap expected between original AirTags and second-generation model.
• Possible indications of weak sales for the original AirTags.
• Potential improvements include enhanced location tracking and integration with Apple Vision Pro.

The Apple’s AirTag 2, a successor to Apple’s popular (notoriously?) UWB-based tracking device appears to have been delayed until 2025.

The information comes to light by renowned Apple Apple analyst and industry insider, Ming-Chi Kuo.

A Gap in Generations

The second generation of AirTags was slated for a 2023 release but several postponements pushed it to 2024.

Now with another year reportedly added to the mix, a total of four years will be witnessed between the release of the original AirTags and their second-generation successor.

Sales Performance Questions

It is rumoured that Apple has not been entirely satisfied in terms of the sales numbers attached to the original AirTags.

Another and more real possibility is likely that the convenience and functionality offered by the existing devices remove an urgent need for the second-generation model.

Millions are required to design a new model and develop its accompanying software, raising questions about whether such an investment is warranted.

Possible AirTag 2 Innovations

When the AirTag 2 is eventually released in 2025 it is believed to be accompanied with enhanced location tracking features.

Moreover, there are also hints at a potential integration with the Apple Vision Pro, though for what exact purpose remains unclear.

Equipped with an ultra-wideband chip for precise tracking, the original AirTags already offer impressive capabilities.

With the iPhone 15 expected to include a second-generation ultra-wideband chip, even more accurate indoor tracking might be featured in the AirTag 2.

FAQs

Why has the AirTag 2 release been delayed?

Information on the reason for the delay has not been officially provided by Apple. Speculations on sales performance of the original model exist.

What improvements can be expected with AirTag 2?

Enhanced location tracking and possible integration with Apple Vision Pro have been hinted at, although details remain unclear.

Is a new ultra-wideband chip expected in the AirTag 2?

A second-generation ultra-wideband chip, set to be featured in the iPhone 15, could potentially offer improved tracking in the AirTag 2.

How much time will elapse between the original AirTags and the second-generation model?

If the latest information holds true, a four-year gap is expected between the two models.

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