India, Jan. 27 -- The first major update to Apple's tracking device in five years adds a new Ultra Wideband chip, improved Bluetooth range, and a louder built-in speaker, while keeping the same price.

Five years after introducing its coin-sized tracker to a skeptical public and a wary group of privacy advocates, Apple has released a significantly upgraded version of the AirTag, refining the product's core promise: helping users find lost items faster, from farther away, and with fewer frustrations.

The new AirTag, announced this week, is the first major update to the device since its debut in 2021, according to Ars Technica. While the outward appearance remains largely unchanged, the internals reflect a quiet but meaningful shift. Apple...