Now, there is a caveat here.
Not all the AirTag features are supported by the devices mentioned above. The best example is Precision Finding, which employs the U1 chip inside the AirTag to locate items using the Ultra-Wideband technology for more accurate positioning. However, you need to own an iPhone model that also comes fitted with a U1 chip. Apple says that only the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 series devices support Precision Finding at the moment. But later this year, the iPhone 13 series will also be added to the compatibility list as well.
AirTags also support Android devices, sort of…
The AirTag is only compatible with Apple devices, and not Android phones, primarily because it works after being linked to the Find My app. The aforementioned app is not available for Android phones and tablets yet – and likely won’t be released in the near future either. However, if you have an Android phone with NFC support, it might offer a very limited – but useful – interaction w
AirTags designed to track items and not people or pets, but many will attach them to a pet collar
AirTags designed to track items and not people or pets, but many will attach them to a pet collar
Apple s all-new AirTag will be available in several markets, including India starting April 30. AirTag can help you keep track of and find the items that you do not want to lose.
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The company says AirTag isn t designed to track people or pets.
However, it is more than likely that many buyers would attach them to a pet collar anyways.
Apple unveiled AirTag, an all-new tracker that can help you track things like your keys, wallets, backpack, and more, at its Spring event earlier this week. Now, there are chances that you may have heard that Apple was working on a Tile rival for over two years, and that gives you an idea of how long Apple can take to develop a product. Now, we have the new AirTag unwrapped, and the company is steadily marketing various features li
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The Apple AirTag.
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A new support document reveals two tidbits about the AirTag that Apple didn t mention at the event yesterday.
While the AirTag will work with an iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad running iOS/iPadOS 14.5 or later, the item tracker can be read by NFC-enabled iPhones and Android devices when placed in Lost Mode.
According to Apple, you can tap and hold the top of the iPhone or NFC-capable phone to the white side of the AirTag to view a Lost Mode message . The message will provide information about the AirTag including its serial number and how to contact the owner.
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While spring as a season is enough to look forward to after Canada’s never-ending winters, Apple users have other excitements besides the warmer weather. The Apple Spring Loaded event.
This year included several new products, including the brand new iMac design, and the AirTag. And if you missed it, here’s what you need to know about Apple’s latest launches.
New colourful iMac
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Apple with a hint of nostalgia. This spring, Apple is launching its all-new iMac line that is as colourful as the season. Besides being compact (11.5 millimetres thin), the iMac is enabled by the M1 chip and has “the best camera and audio ever in a Mac.”