Welcome to 2021 – coming off such a trying 2020, one might hope that 2021 would be a bit more straightforward, make more sense, have some reason to it. Well, at least in the AirTags rumors world that is not so – instead, we’re off to an interesting start. Though this is certainly good news and a good sign, it is unfortunately a bit backward… Apple hasn’t yet released AirTags, but AirTags accessories are already being created!
Meet the first batch of AirTags accessories, including a new AirTags case from Nomad. This is definitely a sign that AirTags are nearing their release date.
When you think about accessories getting released before a product being confirmed – it (sort of) makes sense, and follows the pattern we have seen countless times with iPhone and iPad releases. When the iPhone form-factor changes, leading case manufacturers (e.g., the Belkins and OtterBoxes of the world), are among the first to know. They need to know the specs of the new product in advance, so that cases and accessories will be ready when Apple launches the product. Sometimes I wonder, which companies does Apple tell in advance (hint: some of the best known partners) and which just figure it out on their own due to their manufacturing connections (some of the largest OEM accessory manufacturers).
Well, today we get our first AirTags accessory review – the first of assuredly many. The generically named “AirTags Keychain” – a little leather case – a pouch with a key-ring on it, from our friends at Nomad, so you can attach your AirTags to your keychain and never lose your keys again! I could really use this, and ASAP. In terms of first impressions, I would personally opt for something with a smaller keyring and a non-leather pouch – but I could see this being popular, and Nomad is known for making excellent products. A great first-to-market release! We definitely plan pick one up to review as soon as they’re released.
They also came out with, well, something less exciting… the “AirTags Glasses Holder.” I’m sorry Nomad, but I’m not sure about this one. Yes, I’ve lost my glasses before, but the cost of losing my glasses and not being able to see — AS FRUSTRATING AS THAT MIGHT BE — is still less painful than the irreparable damage wearing this product around my neck might do to my self-image. This is just one dork-lanyard too far for me… I’m sorry Nomad, I can’t. I just can’t. (Editor’s Note to our dear friends at Nomad – our reviewer is obviously being a bit sarcastic here, and we at AirTagReviews.com would love to give your a products a full-hands-on review when they’re released.)
Cheers to AirTags accessories! Let’s get some AirTags to try them out with.
