When Apple introduced the newest Apple TV 4K, it also welcomed a brand new Siri Remote. It's a significant redesign from the previous generation, and one of the best features of the set-top box in general. But, a lot of people thought Apple would offer a built-in tracking option, an oft-requested feature.
AirTag
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Apple releases new colors for AirTag Leather Loop and Leather Key Ring
Today is apparently a stealth launch day for new Apple accessories. After launching the brand new MagSafe Battery Pack, the company is back at it again with new colors for an existing product. This time, it's an accessory for an accessory.
Australian regulator warns parents to keep AirTags away from children for safety
An AirTag safety warning issued in Australia advises parents to keep Apple's personal item tracker away from children due to its easy-to-access battery posing a choking hazard.
Apple releases revised firmware update for AirTag
Earlier this month, Apple released a firmware update for its first item tracker, the AirTag. That update was meant to improve overall privacy for the accessory. And now the company has issued a slightly revised version of that update.
Apple is improving AirTag privacy and launching an Android app in the future
Apple finally launched its item tracker, the AirTag, earlier this year. And now the company is announcing (before this year's WWDC no less) that major improvements are on the way. That comes in the form of new security measures and an upcoming Android app.
WaterField’s leather keychain and luggage tag keep your AirTags scratch-free
WaterField Designs produces great-looking, sturdy leather accessories for your electronics, their latest release being some nicely designed leather protection for your AirTags.
How to replace the battery of an AirTag
Is your AirTag battery low? Learn how to replace it with a new one in just a few seconds. No specific tool or complicated process is needed to do this replacement.
How to use Precision Finding to locate AirTags with your iPhone
Learn how to use the Precision Finding feature to locate the item attached to your AirTag by taking advantage of the Ultra Wideband chip on the AirTag and your iPhone.
Chipolo ONE Spot review: how it compares to Apple’s AirTag
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.
How to find the serial number of an AirTag
Whether you have lost an AirTag or found one that doesn't belong to you, knowing its serial number can help you locate the owner or confirm if it is your own. In this post, we will show you how to easily find the serial number of an AirTag.
What it looks like when an AirTag is stalking you
I've been running some unscientific tests for the past few days, essentially stalking myself with an AirTag that was set up using an Apple ID other than mine. The goal was to find out how quickly I would get notified about someone tracking me, but I was also curious about what the process would be to alert me about it.
After several days of tracking myself, this is what I found out.
AirTag detected: What to do if an unknown AirTag is found moving with you
One of the AirTag safety features that Apple designed to discourage unwanted tracking shows a notification when your iPhone senses an unknown AirTag moving with you over time.
Besides AirTag, AirPods (3rd generation, Pro, Max), and other Find My network accessories can also be used to track. When that happens, you may see one of the following notifications:
AirTag Found Moving With You AirPods Detected, AirPods Pro Detected, or AirPods Max Detected "Product Name" Detected: For third-party Find My network accessories like Chipolo ONE Spot. Unknown Accessory Detected: You will see this message when a non-AirTag Find My network accessory is detected near you, but the Find My app on your iPhone has issues connecting to that accessory or the server.This tutorial focuses on what to do when an unknown AirTag is detected and found moving with you.