Apple has unveiled its next-generation AirTag, and that spells good news for anyone who owns the Belkin Charging Case for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The Nintendo Switch 2 case features a cleverly hidden pocket for Apple's location device, allowing owners to keep track of their pricey Nintendo tech while on the go. This feature was travel-friendly to begin with, but Apple's newly updated AirTag is now equipped with an expanded finding range and a louder speaker, making it a bigger draw than ever before.
Until now, I've ignored the small gray pocket, as grabbing an AirTag would only add an extra expense on top of an already pricey $69.99 accessory. However, Apple's next-gen device, which is already available on the official Apple Store, is not only integrated with a further range for optimized tracking, but also carries the same $29.99 MSRP as before. It's about time I grab one to quell my gaming travel-anxiety ways.
The new Apple AirTag is powered by the brand's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, allowing it to be tracked from "50 percent further away [than the original]", as shared by Apple on January 26. It's the same chip as the one found in the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and the Apple Watch Series 11, and combined with a new Bluetooth module, can be tracked via a compatible iPhone running iOS 26 or later, or an iPad running iPad OS 26 or later.
While the exact new range isn't shared, being able to keep track of an AirTag from a further distance is a huge plus for those who happen to own either the Belkin Charging Case or the less pricey Belkin Carrying Case for the Switch 2, at least where my extreme travel-anxiety ways are concerned.
Before now, there have been plenty of times when I've been traveling by plane or train where I've wanted to store my Switch 2 in my luggage, but not having it at arm's length filled me with dread. I know for a fact that I'd feel far more comfortable in the future knowing the 2nd generation Apple AirTag was hidden amongst the fabric mesh pocket of the case, and was able to tell me where my handheld was via my iPad.
The newly improved speaker has also got me finally considering an AirTag of my own. Apple states that much like the expanded range, the speaker is "50 percent louder than the previous generation," which should allow users to hear it from 2x further away. The AirTag has also been equipped with a new Chime and has been integrated with "enhanced Precision Finding capabilities" to make it easier to find at a moment's notice.
Despite being kept in the bulky Belkin Charging Case, I manage to lose my Switch 2 in the house fairly often, so a louder speaker sounds incredibly helpful. I've actually attached a Care Bear Tamagotchi to the zipper of my case to ensure it makes audible noises and that I can find it more easily, but a louder AirTag being kept inside feels like a much better (though a far less cute) solution. Not to mention it's a solution that finally makes use of a key feature of Belkin's Switch 2 accessories that I've been neglecting for far too long.
If you're in the Apple tech ecosystem and want to keep track of your Nintendo Switch 2, you can grab the Belkin Charging Case for $69.99 at Amazon and other retailers, and the new 2nd Generation Apple AirTag for $29.99 at Apple, or in a four-pack for $99.99 if you have extra tech to keep track of.
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