AirTags

Apple insider and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple is on course to ship some 55 million AirTags by the end of the year, and that this could pave the way for a second generation of the product. In a tweet Sunday Kuo stated: AirTag, which has not received much attention, has gradually grown in shipments since its release. Shipment estimations of AirTag reach about 20 mn & 35 mn units in 2021 & 2022, respectively. If AirTag shipments continue to grow, I believe Apple will develop the 2nd generation. According to…

AirTags have for many become a daily carry, allowing them to track their most treasured possessions from their iPhones, Macbooks and iPads. As with anything Apple, however, they're not cheap - a pack of four will usually set you back $100. Not at the moment though - Amazon has the multipack for $89. One of the best parts of the AirTags is their insane battery life - one of the little guys will last a whole year on a single battery, making them truly 'place and forget' until you really need them. They connect up…

Apple created its $29 quarter-size Bluetooth device to help people keep track of their keys and other personal items, but they’re also being used to track people—sometimes without permission. In response to unwanted AirTag tracking, Apple designed a system to notify iPhone users if they were being followed by someone else’s AirTag. Your iPhone detects if the unknown AirTag is moving along with you, and, if so, an alert provides a map of the simultaneous paths. Then, you can trigger the errant AirTag’s…

Apple’s AirTags have been sending out “phantom” alerts that are confusing iPhone users, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. The AirTags, which launched last year, feature anti-stalking measures that are designed to alert users when an unknown AirTag has been detected on their person over an extended period of time. The idea is to discourage AirTags from being used to track people without their consent. The WSJ reports that these false alerts generally occur in the middle of the night and have started…

AirTag is claimed to deliver over a year's worth of battery life with everyday use. But that doesn't mean that Apple has not provided an option to keep an eye on your AirTag's battery life. Your Apple device will alert you with a notification when your AirTag's battery becomes low to let you arrange for its replacement. Additionally, there is an easy way to replace the existing battery of your AirTag. Apple's AirTag carries a CR2032 battery that's user-replaceable and widely available through online or offline stores…