Apple gives AirTag firmware update 2.0.24max 2.0.36 update log: support precise search
CTOnews.com, December 20-Apple has released two firmware updates for its AirTag item tracker since November. However, the company did not elaborate on the changes brought about by these updates. However, some netizens found that Apple has finally shared the latest AirTag firmware update.
Here are the changes brought about by AirTag firmware updates 2.0.24 and 2.0.36: in a support article on Apple's website (not updated on Apple's Chinese website), the company now details the new content of AirTag firmware updates 2.0.24 and 2.0.36. Version 2.0.24 of the AirTag firmware, released on November 10, allows users to enable precise lookup to help locate unknown AirTag that is detected moving with the user.
The feature, announced by Apple earlier this year, is one of the company's measures to prevent people from using AirTag for tracking. When iPhone detects an unknown AirTag moving with the user, the user can quickly find and disable the AirTag using the precise lookup feature combined with an audible reminder.
Apple has also enhanced the notification reminder function, which will alert you when an AirTag separated from its owner moves with you. Some of these features require iPhone 11 or later because they rely on U1 chips with ultra-wideband technology.
As for the AirTag firmware update 2.0.36, released on December 12, Apple said the update fixed a problem that the AirTag's built-in accelerator might not be activated in some cases. This sensor may be used to help iPhone detect the movement of AirTag.
Updating AirTag is not intuitive. Unfortunately, there is no intuitive way to update AirTag. Apple says AirTag will be updated automatically when it is within the scope of iPhone. In addition, AirTag firmware updates are released in phases, so not everyone can get updates at the same time.
CTOnews.com learned that users can check the firmware version of AirTag by going to the find my application and clicking on the name of AirTag.
