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iOS 26 Leak Reveals New a AirTag Is on the Way – Here Are 4 Upgrades to Expect
Leaked iOS 26 code suggests AirTag 2 will enhance pairing, Precision Finding, battery reporting, and tracking in motion or crowded places, per Macworld and Espósito.
- On December 12, 2025, Macworld inspected a leaked internal build of iOS 26 and found code references to Apple’s item tracker, which Filipe Espósito linked to the potential AirTag 2.
- The leaked files show Apple's '2025AirTag' internal designation amid long rumors of a 2025 AirTag 2 launch delayed between software updates and new hardware.
- Espósito detailed specific upgrades including an Improved Pairing process, enhanced Precision Finding powered by the U2 chip, Detailed battery level reporting, Improved Moving feature, and a crowded-place tracking feature.
- If implemented, these upgrades focus on improving AirTag owners' ability to locate items more precisely, and Macworld says the wait might be worthwhile due to important tracking and battery improvements.
- Amid broader delays, Apple is said to be readying a software rollout likely in the first half of next year and a new HomePod mini possibly for a spring event.
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