Responding to concerns that its new personal item tracker, dubbed AirTag, could be used to secretly track individuals, Apple has now responded by laying out new details about the safety features that the company built into its Find My network to prevent unwanted tracking.
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Someone drilled a hole into their AirTag to get that built-in loop
Apple's AirTag is a small disc, and it's designed to help you find lost items. It's very similar to many other item trackers out there. Except for one, potentially very important detail.
Apple had AirTag and accessories were ready to launch for a while
Way, way back in 2019 (which feels like forever ago), the first rumor regarding Apple's Tile-like item tracking device surfaced. We've been hearing about the device that would eventually be called AirTag off-and-on ever since. But it was only this month that Apple finally made the product officially official.
Chipolo jabs at Apple’s AirTag for not having a built-in loop
Earlier this month, before Apple's Spring Loaded event, a company called Chipolo announced the ONE Spot item tracker. It's a capable accessory, but it made headlines because of the fact it was the first third-party item tracker to support Apple's Find My network.
AirTag tidbits: Privacy, sharing, secret tracking, Precision Finding and more
As Apple opens pre-orders for the AirTag, we thought you'd be interested in the various tidbits about this inexpensive personal item tracker that weren't originally shared at the unveiling.
Here’s why you shouldn’t use AirTags for tracking kids and pets
Apple advises against using its new AirTag personal item tracker for tracking kids and pets, saying tracking kids is safer with an Apple Watch set up for the Family Setup feature.
Are you planning to buy any of the products Apple announced at the Spring Loaded event?
Apple's first event for 2021 was a busy one, and yet the company hummed right along and wrapped it up within an hour. But in that time, Apple announced quite a few new products.
AirTag review roundup: simple, capable, and prone to scuffs
Earlier this week, Apple hosted its Spring Loaded event and finally unveiled its tracking device, AirTag. And with initial orders set to start tomorrow, the reviews are coming in.
The best AirTag accessories
Apple's new AirTag tracker is impressive. However, if you plan on getting one and attaching it to something like a set of keys or a backpack, you're going to need to get a case. Now Apple offers a handful of options, ranging in price from $30 to $450, but we thought it'd be useful to roundup some of the third party options that are available.
Apple confirms Android devices can also interact with AirTags in Lost Mode
Owners of Android handsets, not just iPhone users, can access a custom discovery message available after placing your AirTag item tracker in Lost Mode, Apple has confirmed now.
Apple unveils pricey accessories for its new iPads and AirTag
Apple today announced a number of new products, including redesigned iMacs, AirTags and of course new iPads. They also unveiled a handful of accessories for these products, and as you'd expect, some of them are pretty pricey.
Tile is not happy with Apple’s new AirTag item finder
Ever since the rumor mill started talking about AirTags, Apple's now official item finder, Tile has raised concerns over Apple's business practices. And sure enough, now that Apple's made the AirTag the real deal, Tile is raising concerns yet again.