Less than a month after their debut Second generation Apple AirTags they already receive the first discount. Right now, Costco members can buy five location trackers for $99.99 ($29 off) either online or in-store, bringing the price of each tracker down to around $20 each. If you don’t already belong to Costco, you can still take advantage of the discount if you’re willing to pay the extra $5 or sign up for an annual membership, which currently starts at $65 a year.
Apple’s original AirTag has been our favorite tracker for iPhone users for years, and the latest version builds on that excellence with some welcome improvements. What has always set AirTag apart is Apple’s ultra-wideband chip, which allows for an impressive level of accuracy that competing products like the Tile Pro can’t match. The company’s new, improved chip will still guide you directly to misplaced items with on-screen arrows, vibrations and sounds, but now up to 50 percent further. The extended range makes tracking items in multi-story homes much more reliable and even speeds up AirTag connection to your phone. The built-in speaker is also 50 percent louder, making it easier to find item trackers when they’re hidden.
The new model also retains everything we loved about the original AirTag. It still uses a user-replaceable battery, so you don’t have to replace it when it inevitably dies after a year or so. You also get the same IP67 water and dust resistance, extended Bluetooth range, and handy software features that let you share your tracker with up to five people or temporarily share its location with airlines like United, Delta, and American Airlines.