A four-pack of Apple AirTags is currently available for $65, a 34% discount, offering a great deal for Apple users to track personal items using the Find My app and a vast network of Apple devices.
Chipolo has launched its first rechargeable Bluetooth trackers, the Loop and Card, which support Apple and Google Find My networks, last around six months on a charge, and are available for preorder at $39. The Loop features a colorful silicone ring and USB-C charging, while the Card resembles a credit card and supports Qi wireless charging. Both are water and dust resistant with a Bluetooth range of 400 feet.
Chipolo has launched new rechargeable Bluetooth trackers, the Loop and Card, compatible with Apple Find My and Google’s Find Hub, featuring loud speakers, waterproof design, and wireless charging, available for pre-order.
Users love the compact Tile Bluetooth trackers for their ease of use, durability, and features like a built-in loop, reverse sound, and emergency SOS, which help reduce stress and save time by easily locating misplaced belongings. They are highly rated, water-resistant, have a long battery life, and are compatible with both iOS and Android, making them a popular choice for keeping track of keys, bags, and other valuables.
Google is updating its Android setup process to include a new option for configuring the Find Hub network, which aims to improve Bluetooth device tracking by allowing users to enable more effective location services, addressing previous limitations and privacy restrictions.
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.
Chipolo's new Bluetooth trackers, the ONE Point and CARD Point, are now shipping and compatible with Google's Find My Device network. The ONE Point is a round tracker with a replaceable battery, while the CARD Point is a thin, credit card-shaped tracker with a non-replaceable battery. Both are splash-proof and have a Bluetooth range of up to 200 feet. Initial setup is straightforward, and the trackers offer features like sound alerts and location tracking via the Find My Device app. A more extensive review and comparison with other trackers will follow.
Tile is not currently working on a compatible tracker for Google's Find My Device network, despite being previously mentioned as a partner. The company is focusing on integrating its technology into the Life360 map and providing a cross-platform solution for locating people, pets, and things. Google's Find My Device network, which relies on Bluetooth proximity, has gone live in the US and Canada with support from various brands, but Tile's compatible tracker is notably absent from the list.
Chipolo is launching two new Bluetooth trackers, the One Point and Card Point, designed exclusively for Google's Find My Device network, with features such as "ring to find" and compatibility with Google's Fast Pair. The One Point offers a one-year battery life and the ability to replace the battery, while the Card Point boasts a two-year battery life and a renewal program. These trackers will be available on Chipolo.net starting on May 27, 2024, and will also support unwanted location tracking alerts on Android and iOS.
Android's Bluetooth tracking network, announced a year early, is set to launch with hardware partners Pebblebee and Chipolo shipping their trackers in late May. The trackers will be supported by Android's 3 billion-device Bluetooth tracker network and can be tracked using Google's "Find My Device" app. The devices will use speaker-based tracking and will be part of a joint standard with Apple to alert users if a tracker is being used to stalk them. The delay in shipping was due to waiting for Apple's release of its half of the joint tracking standard, which is expected to come out in iOS 17.5 at the end of May.
Apple's upcoming iOS 17.5 update will introduce new features to address privacy and security concerns related to Bluetooth trackers like AirTag, allowing the Find My app to identify and alert users about uncertified tracking accessories. Google is also set to launch its own Find My Device network, which will provide similar protections for Android users. These developments aim to address worries about potential misuse of tracking devices and enhance the security of the tracking experience for users.
Apple's upcoming iOS 17.5 update for iPhone will introduce new features to address concerns related to Bluetooth trackers like AirTag, allowing the Find My app to identify and alert users about non-certified tracking accessories. Google is also launching its own Find My Device network, which will help locate devices and compatible accessories even when offline. Recent incidents of AirTags being used for potential criminal activities have prompted the need for enhanced tracking device protection, with both Apple and Google's systems expected to bring significant changes in the coming weeks.
Apple's upcoming iOS 17.5 update will introduce new features for AirTag and other third-party item trackers, allowing the Find My app to identify and alert users about uncertified tracking accessories. This move aligns with Apple and Google's joint efforts to establish industry standards for Bluetooth trackers. Google is also set to launch its own Find My Device network, with the delay reportedly allowing Apple to implement protection in iOS 17.5. These developments signal significant changes in the world of tracking devices.
Google is set to launch its Android-based Find My Device network after Apple added support for discovering third-party item trackers and alerting iPhone owners when one has been located. The upcoming feature will allow Android smartphones to locate lost phones, Bluetooth trackers, headphones, and other accessories, and will work with compatible Fast Pair accessories as well as Android-based electronics. This comes after Apple and Google announced plans for an industry tracker specification to prevent the misuse of Bluetooth item trackers for tracking individuals.
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