All articles tagged with #airtags
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Kotaku
Amazon is offering a Black Friday deal on AirTags, with a 4-pack available for $64, reducing the price to $16 per tracker from the usual $29, making it an affordable way to track personal items using Apple's Find My network and crowd-sourced location reporting.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
This week’s top deals include Apple AirTags at a discounted price, Lenovo Legion 5 gaming laptops on sale, a Hulu with Live TV subscription offer, JBL Charge 6 waterproof speaker, and budget earbuds from Nothing, along with a Ring security camera deal.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNET
The article discusses five strategic places to hide Apple AirTags for peace of mind, including in your tent, jacket pocket, luggage, laptop bag, and on your bicycle, to help locate and secure your belongings using Apple's Find My network.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Kotaku
Amazon is offering significant discounts on Apple AirTags, with a single unit now priced at $21 and a 4-pack at $74, making it an affordable solution for tracking personal belongings using Apple's Find My network.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by WYFF
Thieves are hiding Apple AirTags on cars to track and steal them, with common hiding spots like under the license plate and inside the gas tank door. iPhone users can receive alerts and locate the AirTags using Find My, while Android users should use the Tracker Detect app. Removing the battery disables tracking, and checking your car after parking in public places can help prevent theft.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by KCCI
Thieves are hiding Apple AirTags on cars to track and steal them, with common hiding spots including under the license plate and inside the gas tank door. iPhone users can receive alerts and locate the AirTags using Find My, while Android users should use the Tracker Detect app to scan for unknown AirTags. Removing the battery disables tracking, and checking your vehicle after parking in public places can help prevent theft.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Lifehacker
Skechers' AirTag sneakers for kids are not reliable for real-time tracking because AirTags depend on nearby Apple devices to update their location, which can be sporadic and delayed, making them unsuitable for constant surveillance. For continuous tracking, GPS devices are necessary.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Slate Magazine
A parent expresses concern over his wife secretly placing AirTags on their children without their knowledge, arguing that it undermines trust and privacy. An expert agrees, emphasizing the importance of transparency and trust in parenting, and suggests involving children in setting boundaries rather than surveilling them secretly.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Apple's AirTags are available at a significant discount for Cyber Monday, with a four-pack priced at $69.99 and single trackers at $24. These Bluetooth trackers are ideal for iPhone users due to their ultra wideband chip and integration with Apple's Find My system, offering precise tracking capabilities. The AirTags are waterproof, have user-replaceable batteries, and will soon feature enhanced sharing options with iOS 18.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gizmodo
Amazon is offering significant discounts on Apple AirTags during Black Friday, with the 4-pack priced at $72, down from $99, and individual AirTags at $24 each. These deals are among the lowest this season, and Amazon guarantees the best price throughout the promotional period, offering refunds if prices drop further. AirTags help locate belongings using Apple's Find My network and feature a year-long battery life and IP67 water and dust resistance, making them a practical choice for tracking important items.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Apple is introducing a new feature called "Share Item Location" for its AirTags, allowing users to share the location of their tagged items with airlines to help recover lost luggage. This update, part of an upcoming iOS release, will initially involve partnerships with 15 airlines, including Delta and United. The feature aims to streamline the process of locating and returning mishandled bags, addressing a common frustration among travelers who often know more about their lost luggage's location than the airlines themselves.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Points Guy
Apple has introduced a new feature called Share Item Location for its AirTags, allowing users to share the location of their missing items with third parties, such as airlines, via the Find My network. This feature aims to help travelers locate lost luggage more efficiently by providing airlines with real-time location updates. The feature is currently in beta testing and will be available on iOS 18.2 for iPhone XS and later models. Apple is initially partnering with 15 airlines and plans to expand this service further, ensuring privacy with end-to-end encryption.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Apple's upcoming iOS 18.2 update will introduce a new feature allowing users to share the location of lost items tracked by AirTags with third parties, such as airlines or trusted individuals. This feature, accessible through the Find My app, will generate a temporary link that can be opened on non-Apple devices, enabling airline staff to assist in locating lost luggage. The shared link will expire after one week or once the item is recovered, and users can also share contact information to facilitate communication.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gear Patrol
Apple is set to introduce a new feature in iOS 18.2 that allows iPhone users to temporarily share the location of their AirTags with airlines or trusted individuals, aiding in the recovery of lost items during travel. This feature, expected to launch in early December, enables users to generate a shareable link through the Find My app, which can be sent to strangers who can help locate the missing item. The link will expire after a week or once the item is found, enhancing the current capability of sharing AirTag locations only with contacts.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gizmodo
Apple's AirTags have found various uses beyond just finding keys, such as tracking backpacks, luggage, and even cars. Despite concerns about stalking, Apple and Google are working on anti-stalking measures, and Apple may introduce new software to alert users about unwanted third-party trackers. While not intended for pets, some users have attached AirTags to their pets' collars. The devices rely on Bluetooth signals from nearby iPhones to relay their position and can notify users when another iPhone passes close by.