Apple has released the 2026 AirTag, five years after its predecessor, featuring significant internal upgrades despite retaining the same exterior design. This new version focuses on improving range, volume, and usability, primarily for iOS users.

• The 2026 AirTag introduces a second-generation Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip, improving Precision Finding range by up to 50% and making the speaker 50% louder.
• Precision Finding is now supported on Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2, and newer models, providing directional arrows and haptic feedback on the wrist.
• The price remains $29 (approximately KES 3,800), but the lack of a built-in keyring hole necessitates additional purchases, pushing the functional price to over KES 4,500.
• Apple has integrated the AirTag with over 50 airlines for baggage tracking, turning it into airline infrastructure, though specific carriers servicing African hubs like JKIA are yet to be confirmed.