It's been months now sincerumors are rife aroundAirTags. Apple finally made their launch official during the Spring Loaded keynote this Tuesday evening. This small circular beacon allows you to track objects using the Find My (Locate) application from the Cupertino company available on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
To use this new tool, you'll also need to be running iOS 14.5 (available next week to the general public) running on an iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, or later. In shape, these new trackers resemble a small pebble on which is inscribed a logo of the apple brand.
A bit like what Tile already offers, you will be able to find items such as your keys or your wallet. If you lose a device that has your AirTag attached to it, a notification will be sent to you. A small sound can then be emitted to locate it more easily.
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35 euros each or 119 euros for a pack of four
For greater simplicity, it is also possible (for iPhones equipped with a U1 chip) to be guided to your AirTag, in particular thanks to an arrow which indicates the direction, while the distance which separates you from the The object appears on the screen.
In terms of confidentiality, Apple has made a point of displaying its efforts and therefore specifies that the location data used will not be shared, not even with the company.
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Finally, the Cupertino company has indicated that these new object sensors will be available for pre-order starting this Friday.They are sold at 35 euros each.and 119 euros for a pack of 4.
Deliveries start from April 30. Apple is entering a highly competitive market. In addition to Tile, its main challenger, Samsung also offers SmartTags sold at a price of 35 euros.
Find our complete summary of the evening's announcementsin this article dedicated to Keynote.
