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Apple launches a Personal Safety User Guide to tackle safety concerns like AirTag tracking and device access

Evan Selleck ∙ January 25, 2022
Apple's promotional image showing an AirTag being held between two fingers

When Apple launched its device tracking accessory, the AirTag, it did so to plenty of fanfare. It was just one more Apple-branded device that was designed to help with everyday tasks. However, since the accessory's launch there has been a lot of concern about stalking and property theft. Apple has added features to help alleviate some of those issues, but now the company is going one step further with a dedicated user guide to help smooth over some of the wrinkles.

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Chipolo introduces the CARD Spot wallet tracker with Find My support

Evan Selleck ∙ January 4, 2022

The Find My network is one of the most helpful utilities Apple offers. And it became even better when the company introduced the ability for third-party companies to tap into that same feature. One of the first was Chipolo, which introduced the ONE Spot item tracker last year. And now the company is back with another tracking device.

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Canadian law enforcement link Apple’s AirTag to car thefts

Evan Selleck ∙ December 3, 2021
Apple's promotional image showing an AirTag being held between two fingers

Apple has a tendency to shift industries, and usually that's a good thing. However, in one particular case, it appears that one of the company's newest products are being associated with something that isn't so great: car thefts. Which is surely a little frustrating, considering Apple was getting plenty of flack for not being the first to market with a small device used to track devices.

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AirPods Pro and AirPods Max finally support better Find My integration

Evan Selleck ∙ October 5, 2021
A male hand holding a charge case for AirPods Pro with the earbuds inside and the lid open

Way back in June of this year, when Apple first introduced iOS 15, one of the features baked into the software was better support for Find My integration with both AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. However, by the time iOS 15 was ready to launch to the public (back in September), that feature did not make the cut. Now, a little over two weeks later, it's finally here.

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What is Find My app’s “Notify When Left Behind” and how to use it?

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated October 3, 2021
Find My app's Notify When Left Behind

With iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, you get time-sensitive left behind notifications if you leave your Apple devices, AirTags, and other Find My-supported accessories accidentally at unknown places. This is possible thanks to the separation alerts you receive after enabling Notify When Left Behind in the Find My app.

It is a helpful, new feature to ensure you do not walk away forgetting your expensive devices and items. Let us show you how to set up and use Notify When Left Behind in the Find My app on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Plus, if you are annoyed by it at your house or known places, we also have the steps to turn it off for all or selected locations.

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Chipolo ONE Spot review: how it compares to Apple’s AirTag

Sébastien Page ∙ May 18, 2021

I've been toying around with AirTags since they came out a few weeks ago, and I was impatient to try the only third-party alternative available at this time: the Chipolo ONE Spot. Chipolo is one of only three companies that have been approved by Apple at this time to be part of the Find My network. Out of the three, it's the only company that has built an item tracker similar to AirTag. So if you're in the market for an item tracker that works with the Find My app, your options are either the Apple AirTag or the Chipolo ONE Spot.

With that said, the folks at Chipolo sent me a ONE Spot for review ahead of their official launch later in June. This post will essentially be a Chipolo ONE Spot review and a direct comparison with AirTag.

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