Apple has begun rolling out an updated firmware update for its AirTag item tracker. The update arrives ahead of the company’s anticipated iOS 16.2 update, which is expected to be released to the public in the near future.
The update brings the firmware to version 2.0.36 and build number 2A36. Prior to today, the most recent version of AirTag firmware was version 2.0.24 and featured build number 2A24e. It’s presently unknown what changes with the update, as Apple has yet to share update notes for today’s firmware.
The previous AirTag firmware was released on November 10, but it’s unknown as to know exactly what has changed with version 2.0.24. Earlier this year, Apple updated the AirTag firmware to tune the unwanted tracking sound to let people locate an unknown AirTag more easily.
Users can check their AirTag firmware version by opening the “Find My” application on their iPhone, then choosing the “Items” tab in the bottom navigation bar, then choose your AirTag from the list of items and tap on the name of your AirTag. Doing this should reveal the serial number and firmware version of your AirTag.
There’s no way to force an AirTag to update, and users will have to make sure their AirTag is in range of their iPhone, whereupon it should automatically update after some time. It’s worth noting that AirTag updates are rolled out in phases, so you may not get them right away.
If you note anything different after updating the item tracker, please let us know down in the comments section.
Via 9to5Mac