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Apple Rolls Out 3.0.49 Firmware to AirTag 2

A broad push with no immediate changelog leaves users waiting to learn whether the update changes tracking behavior or other safety‑related functions.

Overview

  • Apple has begun distributing firmware version 3.0.49 to second‑generation AirTag owners and this is the device’s second update since its launch.
  • Apple has not published details about what 3.0.49 changes and will post specifics on its AirTag firmware support page when it is updated.
  • AirTag updates install over the air through a paired iPhone, cannot be manually forced, and users can check a tracker’s firmware version in the Find My app.
  • Early signs suggest Apple is pushing 3.0.49 broadly at once rather than using the original AirTag’s staggered two‑week rollout pattern.
  • The prior AirTag 2 update adjusted the unwanted‑tracking sound to aid Precision Finding and the product’s history of misuse and litigation is why users and safety advocates are watching this update closely.