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Apple Releases AirTag 2 and iOS Updates

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At a Glance · AI-generated

Apple on January 26 released the AirTag 2 with expanded range and improved findability, along with immediate software support through iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 updates. The company simultaneously released developer betas for iOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3, and other operating systems featuring new customization options and privacy controls for carrier location tracking. Over the following week, Apple released release candidates for multiple OS versions and security updates for older devices, culminating in February 4 with final release candidates for watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3, alongside a new Black Unity Apple Watch band.

Monday, January 26, 2026

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Apple introduces new AirTag with expanded range and improved findability Apple Newsroom • 9:00 AM
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Apple unveils the new Black Unity Apple Watch band Apple Newsroom • 8:59 AM
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Third iOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3 developer betas are available to download AppleInsider • 4:56 PM
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Apple releases iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 with AirTag 2 support MacDailyNews • 1:32 PM
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iOS 26.3 Adds Privacy Setting to Limit Carrier Location Tracking MacRumors • 5:38 PM
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Apple releases third RCs for macOS Sequoia 15.7.4 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.4 9to5Mac • 4:46 PM
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Incremental iOS 26.2.1 update supports the new AirTag AppleInsider • 1:23 PM
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Apple Announces New AirTag With Longer Range and More MacRumors • 9:07 AM
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Apple Introduces New Black Unity Apple Watch Band MacRumors - Front Page • 9:04 AM
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iOS 26.3 adds new feature to limit location data shared with your carrier 9to5Mac • 5:32 PM
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Apple releases beta 3 for iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, more 9to5Mac • 4:14 PM
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Apple Releases watchOS 26.2.1, Adding Precision Finding Support for AirTag 2 MacRumors • 1:07 PM
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Apple launches AirTag 2 with improved range, louder speaker, more 9to5Mac • 9:07 AM
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Apple announces new Black Unity Braided Solo Loop for Apple Watch 9to5Mac • 9:11 AM
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Apple C-series modem enables new privacy-focused limit precise location feature AppleInsider • 6:36 PM
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Third macOS Tahoe 26.3 Beta Now Available for Developers MacRumors - Front Page • 4:12 PM
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watchOS 26.2.1 now available for Apple Watch, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac • 1:07 PM
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Apple's new AirTag makes it easier to stay on top of your stuff AppleInsider • 9:12 AM
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Apple Watch Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop arrives ahead of Black History Month AppleInsider • 9:37 AM
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macOS Tahoe 26.3 beta 3 rolling out now for developers 9to5Mac • 4:12 PM
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Apple Releases iOS 26.2.1 With AirTag 2 Support MacRumors - Front Page • 1:06 PM
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Apple’s new AirTag has more range and a better speaker The Verge • 9:32 AM
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Apple unveils new Black Unity Apple Watch band, honoring Black History Month MacDailyNews • 10:05 AM
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Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to Developers MacRumors - Front Page • 4:11 PM
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Apple releases iOS 26.2.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new 9to5Mac • 1:05 PM
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Apple Introduces New and Improved AirTag MacStories • 9:32 AM
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Apple releases iOS 26.3 beta 3 for iPhone 9to5Mac • 4:09 PM
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Apple’s new AirTag is louder and can be found across longer distances TechCrunch • 9:46 AM
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Apple Releases Third watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Betas MacRumors - Front Page • 4:04 PM
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Apple unveils new AirTag with expanded finding range, louder speaker, and Apple Watch integration MacDailyNews • 9:43 AM
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iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 Are Coming Soon, Here's What's New MacRumors - Front Page • 9:39 AM
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After 5 Years, Apple Finally Upgrades the AirTag Wired • 9:50 AM
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Apple's new AirTag still doesn't have a keyring hole Engadget • 10:05 AM
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10+ Things to Know About the New AirTag 2 MacRumors - Front Page • 8:28 PM
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AirTag 2: Three tidbits you might have missed 9to5Mac • 8:11 PM
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AirTag 2: These Airlines Offer Feature That Helps Find Your Lost Bags MacRumors - Front Page • 2:20 PM
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AirTag refresh prompts mass updates of older iOS, iPadOS versions AppleInsider • 2:03 PM
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Apple's new AirTag has finally arrived, but it's not a must-buy for everyone AppleInsider • 12:31 PM
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How to tell the difference between AirTag 2 and the original AirTag 9to5Mac • 12:11 PM
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These iPhone models support AirTag 2’s upgraded Precision Finding 9to5Mac • 11:35 AM
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New AirTag's Improved Precision Finding Requires These iPhone Models MacRumors - Front Page • 12:01 PM

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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iOS 26.3 will add three new ways to customize your iPhone 9to5Mac • 10:14 AM
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AirTag 2 vs AirTag: Here’s everything new 9to5Mac • 5:01 PM
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Precision Finding on Apple Watch Doesn't Work With the Original AirTag MacRumors - Front Page • 9:47 AM
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Apple Watch Precision Finding does not support original AirTags MacDailyNews • 11:55 AM
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Apple AirTag 2 Boosts Range and Safety TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog) • 11:48 AM
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AirTag 2 Launching Later in These Countries MacRumors - Front Page • 11:15 AM
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Here’s the good news and bad news on upgrading to the AirTag 2 9to5Mac • 7:06 AM
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The Morning After: Apple's new louder, high-precision AirTag Engadget • 7:05 AM

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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AirTag 2 has a thinner motherboard, bigger speaker coil, and lots of glue AppleInsider • 12:04 PM
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AirTag 2 teardown reveals the speaker is now harder to remove 9to5Mac • 11:43 AM
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Teardown Reveals AirTag 2 Is Full of Hidden Changes MacRumors • 11:18 AM
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A brief note about one more AirTag 2 difference 9to5Mac • 8:58 AM

Saturday, January 31, 2026

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This week’s top stories: AirTag 2, blockbuster Apple acquisition, more 9to5Mac • 7:00 AM

Sunday, February 01, 2026

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How to replace your AirTag battery Engadget • 8:00 AM

Monday, February 02, 2026

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Apple Releases macOS 11, watchOS 10, and watchOS 9 Updates to Keep iMessage and FaceTime Working on Older Devices MacRumors - Front Page • 1:41 PM
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Apple just released new updates for old versions of iOS, macOS, watchOS, more 9to5Mac • 2:07 PM
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iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Big Sur get minor updates with iMessage fix AppleInsider • 2:11 PM
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Apple Vision Pro Launched Two Years Ago Today MacRumors - Front Page • 7:50 AM
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Two years after release, Apple still hasn't decided what to do with Apple Vision Pro AppleInsider • 10:05 AM
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AirTag 2 Hands-On: What's New and Should You Upgrade? MacRumors - Front Page • 4:25 PM
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Apple Stops Signing iOS 26.2, Blocking Downgrades From iOS 26.2.1 MacRumors - Front Page • 7:15 PM
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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 236 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements MacRumors - Front Page • 7:11 PM

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

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iOS 26.2 expands AirPods Pro’s powerful new feature, here’s how to use it 9to5Mac • 9:16 AM
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iOS 26’s Passwords app has a new feature that can save you a headache 9to5Mac • 11:28 AM
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iOS 26.3 and iOS 26.4 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone MacRumors • 10:47 AM
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Apple’s new AirTag 2 gets the job done – and affordably, too MacDailyNews • 12:00 PM

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

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Apple Releases watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3 and visionOS 26.3 Release Candidates MacRumors - Front Page • 2:09 PM
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iPadOS 26.3 RC available now ahead of public launch 9to5Mac • 2:09 PM
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Apple releases iOS 26.3 RC for iPhone 9to5Mac • 2:09 PM
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macOS Tahoe 26.3 RC rolling out now for developers 9to5Mac • 2:10 PM
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Apple Seeds iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 Release Candidates MacRumors - Front Page • 2:10 PM
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macOS Tahoe 26.3 Release Candidate Now Available MacRumors - Front Page • 2:11 PM
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Apple debuts RC for tvOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, and more 9to5Mac • 2:14 PM
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Apple AirTag (2026) review: Simply better Engadget • 9:30 AM
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How to set up an AirTag Engadget • 7:00 AM
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Public release of iOS 26.3, macOS Tahoe 26.3 nears with release candidates available AppleInsider • 2:46 PM