Apple gears up to launch a new AirTag four years after the first model. In May, I reported that Apple is working on a new AirTag -- code-named B589 -- for release around the middle of next year. That accessory has now progressed in manufacturing tests, and Apple is getting ready to bring it to market. I'm told the new version will look similar to the current model, but offer better range, bolster the onboard wireless chip and improve privacy.