Apple today released a new firmware update designed for its AirTag item trackers, with the firmware featuring an updated version number of 2A36, up from the 2A24e firmware that Apple released. out in november.
Apple doesn’t provide release notes for AirTag updates, so we don’t know what’s new in this update.
It is not possible to force an AirTag update, as it is something that is done over the air via a iPhone. To ensure that the update takes place, you can bring your AirTag within range of your iPhone, but you must wait for the firmware to roll out to your device. You can check your current AirTag firmware version through the find my app, with instructions available in our user manual.
Oddly enough, Apple started to supply the previous 2A24e Air beacons firmware on a rolling basis in November, but eventually pulled the update before its full launch. The new firmware released today supersedes this version.
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