The AirTag 2 leaves some iPhones behind – here's the full compatibility list and which models get its best upgrade

An Apple AirTag 2 on a green background, next to a phone on a blue background showing Precision Finding.

• The new Apple AirTag offers numerous upgrades
• You need the right iPhone to use the extended range though
• Any model from 2019 or later will work

Almost five years after the dinky tracker first came into our lives, there's a new Apple AirTag, with a louder speaker, a smarter chipset, and an improved range. However, the features you can access on it depend to some extent on the iPhone you have.