Apple’s AirTag has become a must-have for those who frequently misplace their keys. Launched in 2021, these small trackers have gained popularity for their ability to pinpoint lost items on a map. AirTags are versatile and can be attached to keys, placed in bags, laptop cases, or luggage effortlessly.
The latest AirTag iteration boasts an upgraded Ultra Wideband chip, enhancing its tracking range significantly. Apple claims that this enhancement improves Precision Finding by up to 50%, making it easier to locate items from greater distances. Additionally, Precision Finding is now compatible with select Apple Watch models, allowing users to find misplaced items directly from their wrists.
Apple has also enhanced the new AirTag’s sound capabilities by redesigning the internal speaker to emit sounds that are 50% louder than before. This improvement is beneficial for locating the AirTag in hard-to-reach places.
AirTags leverage Apple’s Find My network, which utilizes nearby Apple devices to update the owner on the item’s location anonymously. The system prioritizes privacy, ensuring that location history is not stored on the device and all communications with the Find My network are encrypted end-to-end for the owner’s eyes only.
The new AirTag seamlessly integrates with Share Item Location, an iOS feature that enables users to share an item’s location securely with trusted parties such as airlines for recovering lost belongings. Apple has collaborated with over 50 airlines to support this feature.
Interested individuals can now order the new AirTag from apple.com/uk and the Apple Store app, with in-store availability coming soon. Prices start at £29 for a single AirTag or £99 for a pack of four, offering a more cost-effective option compared to the original AirTag’s starting price of £35.
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