Apple releases new firmware update for AirTag item trackers

Seven months after releasing AirTag’s latest firmware update, Apple is now seeding a new version to owners of the item tracker. Here’s what you need to know about this new version.

Apple is beginning to roll out a new version of firmware to its AirTag item trackers, 9to5Mac has learned. The new version of AirTag firmware comes seven months after the previous release. Apple introduced an Android app that allows users to search for AirTags and made anti-stalking improvements for item trackers.

Today’s new firmware release is version 1.0. 391, and it features build number 1A301. Prior to today, the most recent version of AirTag firmware was version 1.0. 291 and featured build number 1A291e.

To check your AirTag’s firmware version, use the Find My app on your iPhone and then select the Items tab from the navigation bar. Then choose your AirTag from the list of items and tap on the name of your AirTag. This will reveal your AirTag’s serial number as well as the firmware version.

There is no way to force an upgrade. You can force an update by making sure that your AirTag is within reach of your iPhone.

It’s not clear what’s changed in the updated firmware version. However, we will update this story as soon as we find out more.

It is possible that the AirTag update today includes further improvements to anti-stalking technologies Apple has been developing since last year’s launch.

If you note anything different after updating the item tracker, let us know down in the comments section.