Apple right this moment launched a brand new firmware replace designed for its AirTag merchandise trackers, with the firmware that includes an up to date construct variety of 2A36, up from the 2A24e firmware that Apple began releasing in November. Word that while you set up the replace, you will notice a 2.0.36 model quantity.

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There isn’t any phrase but on what’s included within the replace, however Apple could present a help doc with particulars.

It isn’t potential to power an AirTag replace, because it’s one thing that is carried out over-the-air by means of a related iPhone. To verify the replace occurs, you possibly can put your AirTag in vary of your ‌‌iPhone‌‌, however it’s a must to watch for the firmware to roll out to your machine. You may examine your present AirTag firmware model by means of the Discover My app, with directions accessible in our learn how to.

Curiously, Apple began offering the prior 2A24e AirTags firmware on a rolling foundation in November, however finally pulled the replace earlier than it noticed a full launch. The brand new firmware launched right this moment replaces that model.

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