Apple better release the AirTag soon, its heavily rumored accessory for tracking personal belongings, because rival Samsung just announced that its latest Tile-like product, dubbed Galaxy SmartTag+, is arriving on Friday the next week, April 16.
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Chipolo announces the ONE Spot item tracker that uses Apple’s Find My network
Earlier today, Apple announced that it had expanded its Find My network to third-party companies. This means that they can use the secure Find My network, too. And Chipolo jumped at the chance.
Apple’s AirTags may be smaller than Tile Pro and cost around $39
The rumor mill has gone a bit quiet on Apple's oft-rumored Tile-like tracking device, AirTags. But considering Apple hasn't actually launched the accessory yet, there's still time to try and guess the details before Apple confirms anything.
Apple may host its first event of 2021 on March 23
With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there's an expectation that Apple is going to host digital events throughout the year (just like last year). And, as such, rumors have leaned towards a Spring event where Apple will finally get around to launching products rumored so often to launch in 2020.
iOS 14.5 beta 3 adds ‘Item Safety Feature’ to help prevent stalking when using tracked items
Earlier this week, Apple seeded the third beta of iOS 14.5 to developers. Now, another potential new feature has been discovered in the prerelease software, this one designed to help prevent stalking.
AirTags launch reportedly ‘still on for March’
The AirTags, the Tile-like tracking device Apple has been working on for quite some time, are still not official. But the rumor mill refuses to give up on them. And now we have yet another launch window to look ahead to.
AirTags accessory makers hint at ‘late October’ launch for the tracking device
There were many rumors throughout 2020 suggesting Apple's Tile-like tracking device, AirTags, would launch that year. However, that did not pan out. So now all eyes are on 2021, and some accessory makers are already circling dates on the calendar.
Apple is reportedly testing in-screen Touch ID for 2021 iPhone, developing foldable iPhone prototypes, and AirTags may launch this year
Right now, Face ID is the go-to biometric security measure for Apple's most expensive mobile products. That option replaced Touch ID in that regard. However, a lot of people out there want Touch ID to make a comeback for all products -- and that may happen.
Accessory makers are preparing for the impending launch of AirTags
Are AirTags going to launch soon? It certainly feels like the rumor mill is trying to prime us for that exact thing. And sure enough, some accessory makers are starting to prepare, too.
Tile set to launch a new tracker with ultra wideband and AR support
Word on the street is that Apple is finally going to launch AirTags some time in 2021. The Tile-like tracking device is said to boast quite a few features, but it sounds like Tile itself may beat Apple to the punch this year.
Kuo expects Apple to launch AirTags, a new augmented reality device, new AirPods, and much more in 2021
Earlier today, a 3D animation apparently revealed just what, exactly, Apple's oft-rumored AirTags will look like. Now, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is weighing in on Apple's launch strategy for 2021, telling us what we're already expecting: it's going to be a busy year.
AirTags revealed in 3D animation that may be used when pairing the tracking device
Remember AirTags? The oft-rumored Apple-branded Tile-like tracking device that was originally expected to launch sometime in 2020? That didn't happen, so now all eyes are turned to 2021 as the release year.