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		unsnap_biceps 10 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A 10-Year Battery for AirTag I would presume the battery status is sent as part of the beacon, firmware is updated only when the phone is locked and charging in range of the tag.

kube-system 10 months ago [–]

I believe that's correct. I get low battery notifications when I am out of range of mine, I think.

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