Wednesday December 7, 2022 12:14 am PST by Sami Fathi With the latest macOS Ventura 13.1 beta, Apple has added the ability for users to chime their AirTags using the Find My app on their Mac. Previously, Mac users could only get directions to their AirTags through the Find My app, meaning those who wanted […]
Read MoreApple is facing a lawsuit in federal court in San Francisco by two women, one of which claims her ex-boyfriend used an AirTag to track her without her consent, reports Bloomberg. Since their release in April 2021, the use of Apple’s AirTags has raised concerns among privacy groups and law enforcement that the trackers could […]
Read MoreAirTags are certainly an Apple product that’s gone under most people’s radars. It’s not flashy like a new iPhone or as versatile as an iPad, but the AirTag is definitely an accessory we recommend you consider picking up if you travel frequently. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw a huge increase in lost baggage around […]
Read MorePlusieurs petits accessoires ont été ajoutés à l’offre de l’Apple Store ce week-end, pour la plupart orientés protection. Il y a d’abord l’entrée du support HoverBar Duo de Twelve South. Ce pied articulé permet de suspendre d’un iPad en hauteur (la pince peut tenir aussi un iPhone en paysage). HoverBar Duo 2 Il s’agit de la […]
Read MoreGerman airline Lufthansa today said that it will not be banning AirTags and other Bluetooth trackers from checked luggage. After receiving guidance from German Aviation Authorities, Lufthansa confirmed that AirTags do not pose a safety risk in luggage because of their low battery and transmission power. The airline made headlines over the weekend after informing […]
Read MoreIn iOS 15.6 and the latest iOS 16 beta, Apple appears to have intentionally removed the AirTag battery indicator in the Find My app. In previous versions of iOS, a small battery icon, similar to the iPhone battery status, appears below an AirTag’s name and location when the AirTag card is opened in Find My. […]
Read MoreApple has gradually sold an increasing number of AirTags, despite not receiving much attention, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a tweet, Kuo explained that he believes Apple shipped around 20 million AirTag item trackers in 2021, rising to 35 million in 2022: AirTag, which has not received much attention, has gradually grown in […]
Read MoreEarlier this week, Apple began rolling out a firmware update for AirTags, and while it wasn’t clear at the time what changes were included in the update, Apple has now revealed in a new support document that it tweaks the sound made by unknown AirTags found to be traveling with you. AirTag Firmware Update 1.0.301 […]
Read MoreApple today released a new firmware update designed for the AirTag item trackers. The refreshed firmware has a build number of 1A301, up from 1A291. There’s no word on what new features the firmware might add at this point in time as Apple has not provided release notes. It is not possible to force an […]
Read MoreMother’s Day is set to take place on Sunday, May 8, in the United States and other countries, and ahead of the upcoming event, Apple has shared a Mother’s Day Gift guide that is filled with gift suggestions for those who are looking to treat their moms with Apple devices. The first part of the […]
Read MoreChipolo is an item tracking company that has embraced Apple’s Find My network, and last May, it came out with one of the first Find My-enabled third party accessories, the Chipolo ONE Spot. Identical to the AirTag in almost every way, the Chipolo ONE Spot didn’t have an edge over Apple’s own item tracking solution, […]
Read MoreThe newly released fourth beta of iOS 15.4 introduces the anti-stalking AirTag changes that Apple announced earlier this month, providing a setup warning that using an AirTag or another Find My-linked item to track someone without consent is a crime. “You can locate this item using the Find My network,” reads the setup screen. “Using […]
Read MoreThough Apple last week announced changes to AirTags that will likely help cut down on unwanted tracking, officials are starting to take notice of complaints. New York Attorney General Letitia James today sent out a consumer alert with “safety recommendations” to protect New Yorkers from AirTags (via The Mac Observer). Across the country, Apple AirTags […]
Read MoreApple today announced that it is making some updates to AirTags with the aim of cutting down on unwanted tracking. There are several changes that will be implemented in a multi-phase rollout. In an upcoming software update, Apple plans to implement new privacy warnings that will show up during AirTag setup to thwart malicious use. […]
Read MoreApple today shared an updated Personal Safety User Guide that serves as a resource for anyone who is concerned about or experiencing technology-enabled abuse, stalking, or harassment, the company said. The new guide is available on Apple’s website, complete with a table of contents and a search tool, and as a downloadable PDF. The guide […]
Read MoreMichigan resident John Nelson claims that he was recently targeted by car thieves who hid one of Apple’s AirTags in his vehicle, a 2018 Dodge Charger. According to a Fox 2 Detroit report, Nelson visited the Great Lakes Crossing shopping center in Auburn Hills, where he spent about two hours. After departing, he got a […]
Read MoreApple today released a new “Tracker Detect” app on the Google Play Store, with the app designed to allow Android users to locate AirTags that might be nearby. According to the app’s description, Tracker Detect looks for item trackers that are separated from their owner and that are compatible with the Find My Network, so […]
Read MoreApple’s AirTags are being used in an increasing number of targeted car thefts in Canada, according to local police. Outlined in a news release from York Regional Police, investigators have identified a new method being used by thieves to track down and steal high-end vehicles that takes advantage of the AirTag’s location tracking capabilities. While […]
Read MoreEarlier this year, Apple introduced AirTags as their answer to asset tracking. Designed to provide a “private and secure way to easily locate the items that matter most,” AirTags leverage Apple’s “Find My” ecosystem so you never have to wonder where you left things. Reminiscent of a shiny coin, AirTags can be tethered to just […]
Read MoreIn iOS 15.2, which is available in beta right now, Apple introduced new features for the Find My app, including a way to search for items that might be used to track your location. The new Unknown Items feature is called “Items That Can Track Me,” and when activated, it will scan for anything that’s […]
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