Editor’s Note: After reading this, check out our hands-on article reviewing AirTags as Pet Trackers (includes discussion of using the Belkin AirTag Keychain on a Dog Collar vs. AirTag-Specific Dog Collar Accessories) One of the coolest (and possibly most valuable, if you’re a dog-lover) uses of Apple’s new AirTag Trackers (check out our AirTag launch coverage and AirTags FAQ) is clipping one to Fido’s collar and being sure he’s never lost… Whether you’re worried about your pup running away from home, or if you have the kind of dog who likes to explore off leash while hiking or playing on the beach, dog-finding GPS trackers can literally be lifesavers. My…
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Apple Opens “Find My” App to Third-Parties – Belkin and others launching this week!
Is this the end of the AirTags dream of the beginning of the AirTags revolution? Let’s discuss! Big news, AirTags fans! Apple launch its Find My network and opened it to third parties this past week, officially announcing that third-party accessory makers can create devices that enable users to keep track of their belongings in the new Items tab within the Find My app! Even better, our friends at Chipolo (affiliate) are one of Apple’s key launch partners, and effectively already launched AirTags with the Chipolo One Spot tracker – read on below for more. Confirming many of our AirTags Rumors, Apple hailed the private and secure tracking capabilities of…
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Samsung Beats Apple to the Punch with Release of Galaxy SmartTag AirTags Competitor
The great 2021 tracker device race is officially off and running, with Samsung charging out of the gate. While previously rumored (AirTags Competitors Overview) and covered by us at AirTagReviews.com, Samsung has now confirmed and released its $29.99 Galaxy SmartTag tracker, thrusting the mobile and electronics giant into competition with Tile trackers and Apple’s upcoming AirTags. Samsung Galaxy SmartTag Overview $29.99 launch price (check Amazon for sales) per tracker — $5 less expensive than the Tile Pro Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology Compatible exclusively with Samsung Galaxy devices (not iPhone-compatible and not even compatible with other Android devices) Uses Samsung’s proprietary SmartThings app to find missing items Initial version does…
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What are the top AirTags competitors?
Add this to the AirTags FAQ as it’s bound to be talked about… What are the main AirTags alternatives? The best, most obvious alternative to AirTags is the Chipolo One Spot (affiliate). It’s sleek, small, and the only tracker to work at launch with Apple’s Find My app and network of iPhones around the world. That means – it’s pretty much the AirTag you’ve been waiting for. Check it out. Apple hasn’t even launch AirTags yet, but the competition is already heating up. We’ve already reviewed Tile’s range of AirTags Competitors, but today we discuss a new and formidable (and… admittedly rumored) entrant: Samsung. EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was written…
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New Day – More AirTag Rumors
Wow, feels like nearly every day (certainly every week!) we get new rumors about Apple’s upcoming AirTags. Today, we get something a bit different – a verifiable rumor. Those are fun. So what’s new? Well, it looks like iOS 14.3 (which was just released to beta testers two days ago) includes code to support third-party tracking devices from within the Find My app. What does this mean? It means that Apple (is probably trying to get ahead of any potential antitrust litigation and…) is considering opening up its integrated Find My tracking platform to AirTags competitors (third-party tracking devices), like Tile, as opposed to restricting Find My to just its…
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How do AirTags Compare to Tile and other Bluetooth Trackers?
One of the questions we get a lot and that we’ve had ourselves from day one, is how will AirTags compare to the competition? Will AirTags be better at locating missing items than Tile trackers? Are AirTags easier to use? Well, one of the best ways to understand AirTags’ potential is to compare it to the current leader of the pack, Tile. Apple wouldn’t plan on releasing a new product if it wasn’t going to be the best one out there! (some clear failures aside, this has generally been true…) What Are the Technical Differences Between Apple AirTags and Tile Trackers? Native Apple integration – Apple AirTags software / tracking…
