A new cross-platform solution for iPhone and Android should help prevent stalking of people via Bluetooth devices like Apple’s AirTag personal item tracker.
Apple and Google join forces to address unwanted tracking via Bluetooth devices like AirTag
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Stay up-to-date on the latest AirTag news and learn how to get the most out of your device with our comprehensive tutorials, tips, and tricks.
AirTag firmware update 2.0.36 fixes a problem with the built-in accelerometer
The updated AirTag firmware bumps the version number to 2.0.36, bringing fixes for the built-in accelerometer sensor found inside Apple's coin-sized item tracker.
AirTag firmware 2.0.24 adds Precision Finding support to locate unknown AirTags
The software powering Apple's AirTag has been refreshed. Learn what's new in AirTag firmware v.2.0.24 and how to install it on your personal item tracker.
How to know what the different AirTag sounds mean
Learn the meaning of all the AirTag sounds your personal tracker can make, from setup to locating it with Find My to critical warnings and more.
How to update the software on your AirTag
Learn how to update your AirTag to the most recent firmware in order to get the latest features and fixes. We will also show you how to check your AirTag firmware version and see what's new.
Apple offers up a potential fix for some iPhone owners experiencing ‘phantom AirTag alerts’
By themselves, the AirTag item tracking accessory seems like a pretty stable device. It does what it's supposed to do pretty well, after all. But the feature that is directly associated with it, Apple's Find My network, seems to be going through a rough growth spurt as of late.
How to check your AirTag battery charge
Wondering about the battery on your AirTag? In this guide, we will tell you more about it and show you how to check the current charge of your AirTags directly from your iPhone.
The new AirTag firmware alters the unwanted tracking sound
The new tracking sound features a more prominent tone pattern that should help you more easily locate an unknown AirTag that has been found moving with you.
Apple launches AirTag firmware version 1.0.301 without release notes
Apple is now rolling out an updated AirTag firmware but has yet to provide release notes about the update itself so it's unclear for the time being what's new or fixed.
iOS 15.4 beta adds new AirTag anti-stalking alerts
Ever since the launch of the item tracking accessory AirTag, Apple has been working to tweak the device's software features to make it so it's harder to stalk people, or things, that don't actually belong to that person. And that continues with iOS 15.4.
New Yorkers warned to be on the lookout for malicious AirTag users
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a warning about unwanted AirTag tracking and “malicious Apple AirTag users” that may be stalking them.
Apple details plans to fight unwanted AirTag tracking
Apple has shared its planned actions and new features, coming later this year, designed to prevent unwanted AirTag tracking, including updated alerts and safety warnings.