# The Thrilling New AirTag 2! (…and not much else)

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Published: 2026-01-29T22:59:48+00:00
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Watch this episode on YouTube This week: The surprise launch of the new AirTag — and our review, how to get custom music in your Apple Music library, and a deep dive into the mysterious and murky past of Lewis Wallace. Sponsors: The Cult of Mac Today and Weekender newsletters. Cult of Mac Today is a rundown of the top daily news, plus reviews and how-tos, with commentary by Leander himself. And the Weekender is an easy-to-digest roundup of the week’s top stories. Sign up at newsletters.cultofmac.com . Links: AirTag 2 launches today with longer range and louder speaker Apple’s tracking tag has been upgraded with a new Ultra Wideband chip, improved Bluetooth connectivity and a louder speaker. Why Apple’s AirTag 2 is way better than the original The tracker tag is easier to find with much longer range when using either a Bluetooth or Ultra Wideband connection from your iPhone. It also includes a louder, shriller speaker. AirTag 2 teardown shows Apple taking tampering seriously Apple’s second-generation AirTag looks unchanged on the outside, but a teardown reveals meaningful internal changes to avoid tampering. How to upload your own music to Apple Music If there’s a live concert recording or indie song you want in your library, you can upload custom music to Apple Music really easily. Radiohead Live - Blossom Music Center Listener Questions Those Darn Accordions The Wall of Wheeze Removing a Champagne Cork (French) with a Sword

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