Is the AirTag 2 worth buying? Key differences from the first generation of Apple

Now that Apple has launched the new AirTag 2it is good to ask yourself if it is really worth buying it or staying in the first generation. Therefore, in this article we are going to review the key differences between AirTag and AirTag 2. AirTag 2 design and precision AirTag (left) and AirTag 2 (right). Broadly speaking, the design of the AirTag 2 is the same as the first generation AirTag, although there is a small difference that allows us to differentiate them when purchasing them: the silkscreen on the AirTag is in lower casewhile on the AirTag 2 it is capitalized. But if there is a significant change between both generations, it is related to the search, especially in precision. Specifically, the new generation offers a elderly precisionwhich means that it can be found from a greater distance (50% more). Additionally, Apple Watch support is added. There is also a increase in sound volume that we can reproduce to locate it quickly. Two very similar prices Although initially the first generation AirTag was launched at an official price of 35 euros, over time it has risen to reach 39 euros. However, some supplier stores tend to keep it on sale for long periods of time, as is the case with Amazon, which right now has it as 30.99 euros (one unit) or by 89.99 euros (four units). The price could vary. We earn commission from these links On the other hand, the AirTag 2 is not too far from what we currently see in the first generation, since it has officially been launched at a price of 35 euros (one unit) or 119 euros (four units), something that is attractive if we want to have the improvements of the AirTag 2 for a price similar to that of the AirTag, at least if we buy a single unit. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Is it worth it? To assess whether it is really worth buying the AirTag 2, we can open three fronts. The first is if it is our first Apple locatorand in this case we may be interested in betting on the new, with the improvements that this entails, for a price very similar to that of the first generation. The second front is If we already have an AirTag. In this case, the differences really are not so great as to justify making the jump to the new generation, especially if the locator works perfectly. Finally, it may also be the case that you want buy the pack of four AirTag or AirTag 2. The new generation is also available in this pack at an official price of 119 eurosso if you want to have several Apple locators, it is worth opting for the previous generation pack, since its price is currently 89.99 euros. You may also be interested in these other locators SATECHI FindAll Key Finder with Apple Find My, Wireless Charging, Forgotten Alert with Powerful Sound, GPS Keychain Key Locator for iPhone 17 16 15 Series, iPad, Mac and More – Black The price could vary. We earn commission from these links SATECHI FindAll Air Tag Card GPS for Wallets with Apple Find My, Forgotten Alert, Powerful Sound, Wireless Charging, Lightweight GPS Card, Wallet Locator for iPhone, iPad, Mac – Black The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | Anna MartiApple In Xataka | The best Airtag for Android. Which one to buy? Tips and recommendations In Xataka | Apple AirTag, Tile, Samsung SmartTag and more: Bluetooth locator buying guide with recommendations and differences

A man put an Airtag in his shoes and donated them to the Red Cross. And then discovered strange things

The city doesn’t matter. Neither the country. Not even the time of year. In Europe it is difficult to visit a minimally large town and not be at least a handful of containers For the donation of clothing, especially at busy points, such as commercial areas, urbanizations or the surroundings of Iglesias. The idea is to make people easy to give a second solidarity life to those pants, that shirt, that dress or those shoes that no longer serve us, but … What happens to all those garments? Where do they end? Recently Moe.haaa German influencer, decided to answer those questions in an original way: with the help of an AIRTAG, some old sneakers and an international flight that has ended up generating a considerable controversy. Where does my clothes end? That is the question not much was asked Moe.haaan influencer that one day decided to approach a container of donations from the Red Cross of Germany and throw some sports shoes. The key is that Moe’s. Before the young man had made an incision in the rubber sole to insert An AIRTAG And then cover it with a template, so that the piece passed totally unnoticed. The Airtag, remember, are Location devices That thanks to Bluetooth and the vast network of Apple devices distributed around the world constantly report its location. They are not GPS locators as such, but they are very useful to find out where you have left the keys or portfolio, especially in areas where there are people with iPads, iPhones or Apple Watches. And that was precisely what Moe wanted. What did you find out? That those old shoes began to travel. Literally. On the influencer screen the device drew an itinerary of hundreds of kilometers that even crosses several borders. In Your video Moe.Haa shows how he leaves his shoes in a Starnberg container, Bavaria, and from there they travel first to Munich and then to Puch (Austria), Kranj (Slovenia) and Zagreb (Croatia). The route does not end there. Before stopping, the influencer verifies that the footwear still makes another jump until Cazinin Bosnia and Herzegovina. In total about 800 kilometers. The trip was fascinating in itself, but Moe. To clarify the mystery, the young man climbed an airplane, flew to Bosnia and Herzegovina and then led to the canton of a-Sana. There he located the store in a matter of Cazin and (Bingo!) He identified the shoes with the hidden Airtag on a shelf. And what did they do there? The first thing that the young man checked is that the place is not dedicated to distributing free clothes among people in need. His shoes were on sale. They cost 20 frames, about 10 euros. Intrigued, Moe.Haa approaches them to the box to buy them and there the employee clarifies that her boss is a Bosnium who lives in Germany. The influencer asks then if the money is related to donations and the response of the dependent is sharp: no. “How can it be sold here, 800 km away, without employees reporting that it is a donation to the Red Cross,” He wonders At the end of the video. What does Red Cruz say? Moe’s video has generated such a stir that German Red Cross (DRK) He ended up resorting Also to Tiktok to give explanations and solve doubts. On its website the NGO also contributes Some clues. According to its estimates, the DRK collects between 70,000 and 80,000 tons of used garments, an immense amount of textile that is mostly unusable. The organization estimates that only half can be used. The rest serves only “as raw material.” Of the half that is reusable between 4,000 and 5,000 T they are dedicated to the purpose that donors have in mind when they deliver their clothes: it is destined for needy people. That, Clarifies DRKit is only 10%. The rest of the usable clothing is dedicated to another different purpose. “It is sold”, Confirm The NGO. The garments end in the hands of specialized companies and DRK receives funds that, insistsallow you to pay for your work and finance initiatives in Germany and Bavaria. Why don’t those pieces be sent in good condition to other places, such as African countries with higher poverty rates. The reason is very simple: logistics costs are “prohibitive.” Images | In Xataka |

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