Apple Just Added A Helpful Feature To Its AirTags To Prevent Stalking

In our review of the Apple object tracker, SlashGear’s Chris Davies also highlighted the need for louder alert noises, and that the low volume of the alerts could be problematic if a user’s surroundings were particularly loud. The latest firmware update for the AirTags requires a connected iPhone with iOS 14.5 or later installed. In order to check whether the update is available in your region, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Find My app installed on your iPhone.
2. On the home screen, tap on the Items tab.
3. Now, you’ll see a list of items registered for Find My tracking on your account. Tap on the AirTags accessory in the list.
4. Once the AirTags page is open, tap on the serial number and see whether it has been updated to v1.0.301, which is the latest build.

It is worth noting here that Apple doesn’t let you manually install the latest firmware update for an AirTag. The updates are rolled out in a phased manner, which means it might take a few days to reach all users in a staggered manner. As per Apple update tracker account@AppleSWUpdates, the firmware version 1.0.301 was being rolled out for only 1% of users as of April 26. The update rollout is expected to reach the 10% user coverage mark on May 3 and will likely be available to all users by May 13.