Apple has just wrapped up a number of its spring releases, including , , Mac Studio , and iPhone 16e . For the most part, that’s probably the end of what the company plans to announce for a little while. However, there’s more in the pipeline for the middle of this year, including the long-rumored 2.

Here’s what we’re expecting with the next generation of Apple’s popular and affordable item tracker, , later this year. It may sound boring, but it’s meaningful.

According to leaker Kosutami , Apple will debut the new 2 upgrade in May or June, likely meaning we’ll see the upgrade unveiled before WWDC. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has also stated that release is slated for ‘around the middle of [this] year.’

has repeatedly reported that 2 will focus on three key user experience upgrades:

• Better range
• Improved wireless chip
• Higher focus on privacy

Apple will reportedly introduce a new ultrawide band chip in the next generation , allowing for up to triple the range with precision finding. This means you’ll be able to track your AirTags from 30-90 meters away, vs just 10-30 meters away with the current generation version. A newer wireless chip could also improve location accuracy in less densely populated areas.

In the past, people have used AirTags for stalking , and some have even modified AirTags to the built in speaker, making it harder for Apple to make targeted users aware of a nearby . Apple wants to mitigate these issues with the next .

These upgrades will undoubtedly make 2 far more useful, though you’ll have to wait a few months before experiencing it. Hopefully, 2 retains the same $29 starting price.

In the meanwhile, if you’re okay with buying the current generation of , they’re currently on sale, with a available for $23, and a for $69.99. With the 4 pack, thats around $18 per !

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