So file this one in the way of (currently) unverifiable rumors, but noted Apple-rumor-monger-and-random-Twitter-poster L0vetodream has said to expect a “Christmas Surprise.” True, we don’t know A) if this is real, B) who “L0vetodream” is, or C) know what said product-release it’ll be… but we didn’t become the # 1 AirTags Fan Site without hoping beyond hope / daydreaming about AirTags release dates / or even asking Santa! So, let’s do it again. C’mon “L0Vetodream” – we love to dream too, and hope you’re right. C’mon Apple – let’s see some AirTags in the next ~40 days or so. C’mon Santa… Can. Not. Wait.
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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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AirTags Patents – What to Expect from AirTags
While Apple is always tight-lipped on its new and pending products, we were lucky to get a preview of the upcoming AirTags from the US Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), where Apple has publicly filed for a number of AirTags-related patents. One is Patent Application 20200337162, excitingly titled “MOUNTING BASE FOR A WIRELESSLY LOCATABLE TAG” which was filed September 26, 2019, and just updated last month on October 22, 2020. The “wirelessly locatable tag” is – you guessed it – our much anticipated Apple AirTags. Like most patents, this patent and its related other patents (another one is here – the beautifully named “FASTENER WITH A CONSTRAINED RETENTION RING”) are…
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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…
