Apple has released a new firmware for its AirTags trackers, version 1.0.301. The Apple Support Document notes a single change: “Set up unwanted tracking sound to make it easier to find an unknown AirTag.”
This is one of several improvements to Find My and AirTags, which the company promised back in February, in response to a number of reports that the products are used to pursue involuntary people. In iOS 15.4, Apple also added a new setup message warning people to use AirTag to track people without consent, and other updates are likely to arrive later this year through future firmware updates and iOS software updates.
How to check the firmware version of AirTag
- Open the Find My app.
- Tap the Items tab.
- Select your AirTag from the list of items.
- Tap the name of your AirTag and the serial number and firmware version will appear.
How to update your AirTag
There is no way to force your AirTag to update to the latest firmware. Rather, the firmware will be updated periodically when it is in the Bluetooth range of your iPhone. You need to make sure you’re using iOS 14.5 or later (it was the first version to support AirTags) and just keep the AirTag close and be patient. If this is something like updating AirPods, it may take a few days before your devices receive the update.
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