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LG may be a quitter, but this week s money and strategy reports from some big names show other smartphone companies succeeding by selling things people want, while carriers try to twist regulators arms to keep their profits intact.
Top of the list, of course, is Apple, which banks on its gorgeously optimized operation and multi-device ecosystem. Apple juiced its profits this week with a new purple iPhone 12, a classic example of taking an existing product halfway through its annual cycle and making it look new to boost sales. Apple s new AirTag Bluetooth trackers are beautiful and easy to use, and they tie you to having an iPhone forever if you want to be able to find your keys.
AirTag vs. Tile Buyer s Guide
Thursday April 29, 2021 1:58 AM PDT by Hartley Charlton
AirTag is Apple s newest product line, a small round disc used to track items using the Find My app. Yet Apple is not the first to offer item trackers of this kind. Tile has been making Bluetooth item trackers for almost a decade and is now AirTag s main competitor.
As the two leading item trackers share a number of key features, it may not be immediately obvious which is better for your personal use case. Our guide answers the question of how to decide whether AirTag or Tile is best for you.
AR view through camera viewfinder can help find SmartTags that are close by
Works with smart home devices and IoT functions
Offers the ability to customize sounds
Cons
Limited design and accessory options
The Apple AirTag and the Samsung SmartTag may seem like the same basic device, but there are some marked devices between the two. Of course, if you are trying to decide between these two trackers, the major deciding factor will be your preferred operating system.
The AirTag works best with iOS devices, and the SmartTag will only function in conjunction with a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. If you are someone who works with both Apple and Samsung devices, however, you may have the luxury of choice. So here s the breakdown.