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Stop waiting for the Apple AirTag 2 and pick up a discounted original model instead

Stop waiting for the Apple AirTag 2 and pick up a discounted original model instead
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Apple AirTag (Image credit: Apple)

The original Apple AirTag arrived way back in 2021, and while we were previously expecting a second-generation model to debut in the first half of this year, it now looks like the AirTag 2 won’t be hitting shelves until September at the earliest.

Sure, that’s a minor disappointment, especially since the AirTag 2 will likely use an upgraded ultra-wideband chip to deliver greater tracking range and potential compatibility with the Vision Pro headset.

But if you’re simply looking for a way to keep tabs on your keys, wallet, or suitcase, I don’t see a good enough reason to wait for this second-generation model. Apple’s first-gen AirTag is still a perfectly capable accessory, and it’s currently on sale at Amazon in both the US and UK.

Right now, you can pick up a four-pack of Apple’s pocket-sized object trackers for just $74.99 (down from $99) in the US, or £92 (down from £119) in the UK. Single-pack AirTags are on sale in both regions, too, at just $24.99 (down from $29) in the US and £26.60 (down from £35) in the UK.

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One thing to note: Amazon’s annual Prime Day deals event is due to run between July 8 and July 11 this year, so there’s a chance that these AirTag deals could improve further.

Mind you, we’re likely only talking a few dollars or pounds, and Amazon’s current prices largely match what we saw during Black Friday in November. For my money, then, there’s no real benefit to waiting until next month.

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Axel is TechRadar’s UK-based Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site’s Mobile Computing vertical. Having previously written for publications including Esquire and FourFourTwo, Axel is well-versed in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and his coverage extends from general reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion.  Axel studied for a degree in English Literature at the University of Warwick before joining TechRadar in 2020, where he then earned an NCTJ qualification as part of the company’s inaugural digital training scheme.

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