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Where are the Apple AirTags or Apple Tags? These little ones will allow users to locate lost or stolen items. The existence of these devices has been widely reported in the media since last year. They should look like circular discs and have the same ultra-wide band technology as Apple’s latest iPhone 11 line.
They will also use the iOS Find My app, along with crowdsourcing, to precisely locate your devices; even in a room. Here's everything we know so far about them.
Apple AirTags: the name
Most reports currently refer to Apple trackers as "AirTags"; although they were also called "Apple Tags".
Apple has not yet confirmed that it is working on trackers, so none of these names have been confirmed by Apple.
But the apple brand seems to have accidentally revealed the name. The accident occurred in a now deleted ehealth posted on the Apple Support YouTube channel.
Apple AirTags: release date
In a research note (via 9to5Mac), analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said he expected Apple partners to increase tracker production in the second or third quarter of 2020. No doubt for an outing at the end of April.
Like Apple Tags or AirTags, or whatever they are, will be an entirely new product category. We believe Apple could unveil them at the Apple Developer Virtual Conference – known as WWDC – in June so that developers have a chance to prepare for their arrival.
Design
9to5Mac spotted assets in an iOS 13 beta regarding a "Tag1.1" product that pairs with other devices by proximity. Another beta asset has hinted at a potential design. As you can see in the image above, the AirTags could be circular, with an Apple logo in the center.
Remember that Tile's trackers are square in shape. Thus, Apple would certainly be different from Tile if it launched circular trackers.
Apple Tags / AirTags: Features
Find my
Apple’s trackers will likely be integrated with iOS. You can access and control them via the new Find My app on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Once the trackers are marketed, there should be a new tab in the Find My app so you can track their location.
Screenshots provided by MacRumors show that the Items tab instructs users to "track your everyday objects." He adds: “Mark your everyday objects with B389 and never lose them again. B389 is the internal code name for Apple trackers.
Object tracking
Apple trackers are probably attached to objects in one way or another. Whether it's a purse, keys or a stuffed animal. They associate with your iCloud account by the proximity of an iPhone; like AirPods do. The idea is, it seems, that you will receive a notification when your iPhone is too far from the tracker. So if the tracker is attached to your keys and you move away from them, you will receive an alert on your phone.
Famous Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said he expected Apple's new trackers to feature ultra-wideband technology; available to all three iPhone 11 models, thanks to the U1 chip. It is a short-range, low-power radio technology used for wireless data transmission. The new iPad Pro does not seem to be equipped with it.
The distance between two devices with UWB can be measured much more precisely by calculating the time it takes for a radio wave to pass between the two devices. Even when not smart health connected to the Internet, a device with UWB is constantly sending signals. These signals will be noticed by any passing iOS device, and the location of the device will be transmitted to Apple; anonymously and encrypted.
Lost mode
You will be able to put Apple's trackers in lost mode. This allows your contact information stored on the device to be made available to other Apple users. If and when this happens, you will be alerted, so that you know that the tracker (and your object) has been found.
Apples AirTags with removable battery (or magnetic charging?)
MacRumors also spotted code in iOS 13 that suggested Apple device trackers would have a removable battery. They could use the same small batteries as those used in Tile trackers. "Unscrew the back of the item and remove the battery," said a code string from the Find My app. A low battery warning would also require the tracker to send a final location before stopping.
However, Mac Otakara recently announced that Apple's trackers will be equipped with wireless magnetic charging technology similar to that of the Apple Watch. If so, we believe Apple’s trackers will not have a removable battery.
Sealing
Mac Otakara also said that Apple’s trackers will be “completely waterproof.”
Mac Otakara is a new site based in Japan which has special links with the supply chain and manufacturers of Asian accessories; although it also shares information gleaned from other sites. Nevertheless, it is often very accurate and is considered a reliable source for rumors.
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