AirTag 2 owners received a firmware update yesterday that sharpens the device's anti-stalking feature. The new firmware, version 3.0.45, refines the noise played when an unknown AirTag is detected, aiming to make it easier for users to locate unwanted trackers during Precision Finding. This follows Apple's earlier move to boost the AirTag 2's speaker volume by 50% compared to the first-generation model, a change designed to help both finders and those being tracked.

The specific improvements to the unwanted tracking sound are detailed in Apple's release notes, though the company hasn't revealed exact changes to the audio itself. The update is currently believed to apply only to the newer AirTag 2 model, not the original version released in 2021. While the firmware also includes other bug fixes, the focus remains on enhancing user safety against unwanted tracking.

The update underscores Apple's ongoing effort to balance AirTag's utility for finding lost items with robust protections against misuse for stalking.