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


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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.

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  • 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
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    • The Wall of Wheeze
    • Removing a Champagne Cork (French) with a Sword
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