Apple AirTags are helping cops catch thieves. Here’s how you can protect yourself
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple AirTags are helping cops catch thieves. Here’s how you can protect yourself

LA Times  

Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies were led to two suspected mail thieves after a woman mailed herself an Apple AirTag, a personal tracking device that led authorities to her stolen mail. Her mail, including the packaged AirTag, was stolen and she shared the tracking information with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. Santa Barbara County sheriff’s officials have noticed the trackers being used on commonly stolen items, such as e-bikes, wallets, purses, cars and electric scooters, said Raquel Zick, a spokesperson for the department. If you decide to use an AirTag to track stolen items If you’re worried about an item being stolen and are considering putting an AirTag or other tracking device on it, don’t take matters into your own hands when the item is stolen, said Zick, the Santa Barbara County sheriff’s spokesperson.

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I’ve been tracking AirTag prices – and this is the cheapest its been in years
3 weeks ago

I’ve been tracking AirTag prices – and this is the cheapest its been in years

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Apple’s AirTag is one of the best around, featuring fancy ultra-wideband tech that’ll …

Apple AirTags Are On Sale At Amazon
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Apple AirTags Are On Sale At Amazon

Huff Post  

The Real Deal: We use deal trackers and commerce experience to sift through “fake” hike-and-drop deals and other deceptive sales tactics. Apple’s AirTags do exactly that, making them a tiny yet must-have travel companion — so it’s no wonder they’ve been a consistent bestseller here at HuffPost. Here’s how they works: Each AirTag can ping its own location, so when …

Apple may launch new AirTag in 2025 with enhanced security features
1 month ago

Apple may launch new AirTag in 2025 with enhanced security features

India Today  

Apple is preparing to release its second-generation AirTag around mid-2025, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The new model is expected to feature notable improvements in range, wireless connectivity, and security, making it a significant update over the original version released in 2021. The upcoming AirTag, codenamed B589, will build on the success of its predecessor with three key upgrades: –Better …

Apple rumoured to launch AirTag with privacy upgrades, new chip
1 month ago

Apple rumoured to launch AirTag with privacy upgrades, new chip

India TV News  

Apple is gearing up to launch its next generation of Apple AirTag. The company is yet to confirm the launch of an upgraded tracking device but a new report suggests that the new AirTag will come with several new upgrades, including a new design and wireless chipset. Apple AirTag 2 launch According to Mark Gurman in his weekly Power On …

You Can Get A Pack Of Apple AirTags For 29% Off Right Now — The Lowest Price Of The Year
1 month, 1 week ago

You Can Get A Pack Of Apple AirTags For 29% Off Right Now — The Lowest Price Of The Year

Huff Post  

The Real Deal: We use deal trackers and commerce experience to sift through “fake” hike-and-drop deals and other deceptive sales tactics. Have you ever lost something — luggage, your keys, a backpack — and thought, “Man, I can’t wait until a Jetsons-style future when I can immediately push a button to know where my belongings are, and track them with …

After repeated thefts, she mailed herself an Apple AirTag as bait. It worked
4 months ago

After repeated thefts, she mailed herself an Apple AirTag as bait. It worked

LA Times  

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies were led to two suspected thieves after a woman mailed herself an Apple AirTag, a personal tracking device that showed where her stolen mail had gone. Two mail theft suspects were thwarted by a tracking device and a Santa Barbara County woman who was fed up with her mail being stolen, authorities said. On Monday, …

10 Innovative Pet Products For Cats And Dogs
7 months, 1 week ago

10 Innovative Pet Products For Cats And Dogs

Huff Post  

An AirTag While this cult-favorite Apple product was not originally designed for pets, I've never felt more at ease than after affixing one to my cat's collar. I'm haunted by the prospect of her getting lost, and not illogically so: After all, accidents and crises happen to us all, and in my opinion, the best thing to do is be …

Judge denies Apple’s attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over AirTag stalking
9 months ago

Judge denies Apple’s attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over AirTag stalking

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A judge has denied Apple’s motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit claiming that stalkers are using its AirTag devices to track victims — and that the tech giant hasn’t done enough to prevent them. Apple attempted to dismiss the litigation in a filing last year, arguing the company “took proactive steps to try to deter misuse” and …

Judge denies Apple's attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over AirTag stalking
9 months ago

Judge denies Apple's attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over AirTag stalking

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A judge has denied Apple's …

Stalked with an AirTag? A class-action lawsuit against Apple in California will move forward
9 months ago

Stalked with an AirTag? A class-action lawsuit against Apple in California will move forward

LA Times  

A class-action lawsuit accuses Apple of taking inadequate steps to prevent stalkers from using its AirTag tracking devices, which the company once called “stalker-proof.” Victims of stalkers who used Apple AirTags to track their whereabouts will be able to move forward with their lawsuit against the tech giant, a federal judge has ruled. Friday’s decision by U.S. District Judge Vince …

Why I’m Using AirTags To Track My Pet
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why I’m Using AirTags To Track My Pet

Huff Post  

Amazon and Etsy Dogs and cats wearing wearing AirTag holders from Amazon to hold their location-tracking AirTags. They’re a favorite among HuffPost shopping editors, one of the top-selling items among HuffPost readers and vouched for by nearly 90,000 5-star rating on Amazon for helping track down stolen vehicles, lost luggage, misplaced keys and wallets and more. Luckily, a neighbor did …

AirTag Success Story: Stolen possessions tracked and criminal apprehended, thanks to Apple's device
1 year, 5 months ago

AirTag Success Story: Stolen possessions tracked and criminal apprehended, thanks to Apple's device

India TV News  

An Apple AirTag proved instrumental in tracking stolen possessions, leading to the arrest of a burglar. The family could not have anticipated that their use of the AirTag would aid the authorities in recovering stolen bronze memorial vases valued at over $62,000. The incidents highlight the effectiveness of Apple's AirTag in tracking stolen items and assisting law enforcement in apprehending …

Apple and Google join hands for common good, will work to defeat trackers and stalkers
1 year, 7 months ago

Apple and Google join hands for common good, will work to defeat trackers and stalkers

India Today  

Apple and Google are working together to fight against people who use tracking devices like AirTags to stalk or track others without their permission. “Apple launched AirTag to give users the peace of mind knowing where to find their most important items.We built AirTag and the Find My network with a set of proactive features to discourage unwanted tracking — …

How Apple AirTag helped US couple retrieve stolen car within 2 hours
1 year, 10 months ago

How Apple AirTag helped US couple retrieve stolen car within 2 hours

Hindustan Times  

Apple AirTag helped a US couple retrieve their stolen car within hours, news channel WRAL reported. Thanks to Apple’s tracking device AirTag, the stolen car’s location was easily identifiable. However, thanks to Apple’s tracking device AirTag, the car’s location was easily identifiable. The tiny, customisable, button-like tracking device - developed by Apple as a key finder to help people recover …

Apple AirTags: What You Need To Know About Tracking Danger
2 years ago

Apple AirTags: What You Need To Know About Tracking Danger

Huff Post  

The Washington Post via Getty Images AirTags are small enough to be attached to keys and luggage without being intrusive -- something that stalkers have taken advantage of. “I was concerned very shortly after they were released when I started seeing reports of stalking and being contacted by people who were being stalked using these devices.” In February, Apple condemned …

Apple is sued by women who say AirTag lets stalkers track victims
2 years ago

Apple is sued by women who say AirTag lets stalkers track victims

The Hindu  

Apple Inc has been sued by two women who said its AirTag devices have made it easier for their former partners and other stalkers to track down victims. In a proposed class action filed on Monday in San Francisco federal court, the women said Apple has been unable to protect people from unwanted trafficking through AirTag since launching what it …

Two women who allege they were stalked and harassed using AirTags are suing Apple
2 years ago

Two women who allege they were stalked and harassed using AirTags are suing Apple

NPR  

Two women who allege they were stalked and harassed using AirTags are suing Apple Enlarge this image toggle caption Apple Apple Two women are suing Apple over its AirTags, claiming the trackers made it easier for them to be stalked and harassed. The women filed a class-action lawsuit Monday in the U.S. Northern District Court of California and said Apple …

Apple AirTag Helps Woman To Reunite With Lost Dog In US
2 years, 1 month ago

Apple AirTag Helps Woman To Reunite With Lost Dog In US

News 18  

Apple’s AirTag has helped a woman locate her runaway dog in the Florida state in the US, media reports said. In June this year, the tracking device helped a man locate and recover his stolen Range Rover in Canada. The owner of the SUV attached three AirTag trackers that helped him to locate the vehicle, which was then recovered by …

Apple Could Bring Second-Gen AirTag If Its Demand Continues To Grow
2 years, 6 months ago

Apple Could Bring Second-Gen AirTag If Its Demand Continues To Grow

News 18  

Apple could launch its second-gen AirTag in the near future if the demand for the product continues to be high. If AirTag shipments continue to grow, I believe Apple will develop the 2nd generation.— 郭明錤 June 19, 2022 And this increase in demand for the device could play a big part in Apple launching the second-gen version of the tracker …

Woman Uses Apple AirTag To Track And Kill Her Boyfriend: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

Woman Uses Apple AirTag To Track And Kill Her Boyfriend: Report

News 18  

Apple launched the AirTag to help people never lose objects they may have misplaced. According to a news report, a woman tracked her boyfriend’s AirTag and reportedly killed him for cheating on her with another woman. The woman, according to sources quoted in a report by USA Today, was living in the state of Indiana and she used the AirTag …

AirTags are being used to track people and cars. Here's what is being done about it
2 years, 10 months ago

AirTags are being used to track people and cars. Here's what is being done about it

NPR  

AirTags are being used to track people and cars. Here's what is being done about it Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Levitt Michael Levitt Apple's AirTags were billed as a cheap and easy way to track everything from your keys and wallet to your backpack, but in recent months, there have been a number of reports of the small …

AirTag Updates: AirTags can no longer be used to stalk people, Apple announces updates to stop unwanted tracking
2 years, 10 months ago

AirTag Updates: AirTags can no longer be used to stalk people, Apple announces updates to stop unwanted tracking

India Today  

Ever since Apple announced the AirTags, there have been countless instances of people being stalked using the device. However, Apple has now announced a slew of updates that will stop unwanted tracking through AirTags. Talking about new updates, Apple said in a blog post, “AirTag was designed to help people locate their personal belongings, not to track people or another …

Apple announced to make AirTag for tracking personal items through 'Find My app'
2 years, 10 months ago

Apple announced to make AirTag for tracking personal items through 'Find My app'

India TV News  

Highlights Apple announced to make key updates to AirTags for tracking personal items Apple will implement a series of updates to both AirTags and Find My network The warning alerts will make it clear that the AirTag is linked to an Apple ID With an aim to curb unwanted tracking, Apple has announced to make key updates to AirTags that …

AirTag placed between car seats helps retrieve a stolen car in a twisted double robbery plot
2 years, 10 months ago

AirTag placed between car seats helps retrieve a stolen car in a twisted double robbery plot

India Today  

Apple came up with AirTag with a vision to keep certain belongings of iPhone users safe. Case in point, Apple AirTag recently managed to bring a stolen car back to its owner in Texas. In fact, the AirTag was placed carefully between the seats of the vehicle by those who stole the car from the owner and then sold it. …

Thieves are using AirTags to steal luxury cars, report says
2 years, 11 months ago

Thieves are using AirTags to steal luxury cars, report says

The Hindu  

Thieves are using AirTags to locate and steal luxury cars in Canada, 9to5Mac reported. Officers have investigated five incidents involving AirTags being used to steal luxury cars, according to a statement issued by The York Regional Police department in Canada last week. Thieves use tools like screwdrivers to enter the vehicles through the driver or passenger door, while ensuring not …

Model Brooks Nader claims her location was tracked by Apple AirTag
2 years, 11 months ago

Model Brooks Nader claims her location was tracked by Apple AirTag

The Independent  

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Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader STALKED using Apple AirTag, stranger slips it into pocket
2 years, 11 months ago

Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader STALKED using Apple AirTag, stranger slips it into pocket

Daily Mail  

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Brooks Nader has revealed she was stalked for five hours using an Apple AirTag. Terrifying: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Brooks Nader revealed she was stalked for five hours using an Apple AirTag Brooks, 26, said she had the 'scariest moment' of her life after she discovered that a stranger had secretly slipped one of the tracking …

Apple Launches AirTags App For Android, But It Doesn’t Do What You May Think
3 years ago

Apple Launches AirTags App For Android, But It Doesn’t Do What You May Think

News 18  

Cupertino-based giant Apple has launched an Android app for its AirTag item trackers. The app, named Tracker Detect, is available for download on the Google Play Store and is intended to help Android users identify unexpected AirTags and other Find My-equipped sensors near them. It is important to note that the Tracker Detect app will not enable Android users to …

Apple launches AirTag detector app for Android to boost privacy
3 years ago

Apple launches AirTag detector app for Android to boost privacy

The Hindu  

Apple Inc said on Monday it had launched an Android app to help users scan nearby AirTags or other similar item trackers that might be traveling with them without their knowledge, in an effort to boost privacy. The Tracker Detect app, which Apple released on Google's Play Store, says that a user can scan to try to find AirTags or …

Thieves Are Now Using Apple AirTags To Steal Luxury Cars
3 years ago

Thieves Are Now Using Apple AirTags To Steal Luxury Cars

News 18  

Apple AirTags can be useful to track keys and valuables in case they get lost. Now, Canada’s York Regional Police Auto/Cargo department has issued a notice that warns about a new method used by car thieves to steal “high-end vehicles” via Apple AirTags. The notice issued earlier this month reads that the York region has reported five incidents where suspects …

Apple Now Allows You To Scan For Sneaky AirTags
3 years, 1 month ago

Apple Now Allows You To Scan For Sneaky AirTags

News 18  

Apple recently launched the beta 2 versions of the iOS 15.2. In the new update, Apple has made some tweaks to the Find My app and added a new option in the “Items” tab, reports MacRumours. The new option is titled, “Items That Can Track Me.” If a user is suspicious or curious in general, they can tap on the …

Apple AirTag vs Tile pro: Which Bluetooth item tracker is better?
3 years, 1 month ago

Apple AirTag vs Tile pro: Which Bluetooth item tracker is better?

The Independent  

Buy now £99, Johnlewis.com Size : H 31.9mm x W 31.9mm x D8mm : H 31.9mm x W 31.9mm x D8mm Weight : 11g : 11g Water resistance : IP67 : IP67 Battery : Replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery : Replaceable CR2032 coin cell battery System requirements : iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running iOS/iPad OS 14.5 or later : …

Apple AirTag review: Track it, find it anywhere in the world
3 years, 5 months ago

Apple AirTag review: Track it, find it anywhere in the world

Live Mint  

Location trackers can’t particularly be called ‘new’ gadgets, but Apple’s entry certainly gives the segment a boost of sorts. The company’s tiny poker chip like trackers, called AirTags, have been rumoured literally for years, and they’re designed for one specific purpose — to find things. It uses Apple’s ‘Find My’ network, a technology that also allows you to find a …

Apple AirTag Review: Don't Start Misplacing Your Wallet And Keys, On Purpose
3 years, 5 months ago

Apple AirTag Review: Don't Start Misplacing Your Wallet And Keys, On Purpose

News 18  

It is a horrible feeling to misplace things. Whatever it may be, chances are you’ll be able to find an accessory that’ll help you latch, attach, or pin an Apple AirTag tracker to your belongings. With an Apple AirTag tracker inside it, you’ll be able to track it on the Find My app on your phone. Every phone your currently …

Apple’s AirTags Are a Gift to Stalkers
3 years, 7 months ago

Apple’s AirTags Are a Gift to Stalkers

Wired  

When Apple first unveiled the iPod, Steve Jobs promised to put a “thousand songs in your pocket.” Twenty years later, when Apple unveiled its newest device, AirTags, it promised to put a global tracking network in your pocket, purse, or any place else the tiny device can be hidden. But there are also known defenses against these threats, whether it’s …

Apple Users are Actually Drilling Holes into New Airtags Instead of Spending 33K on Accessories
3 years, 7 months ago

Apple Users are Actually Drilling Holes into New Airtags Instead of Spending 33K on Accessories

News 18  

Apple Airtags is one of the most affordable pieces of tech the company has come up with in recent times. While you may find a cheaper version of these accessories made by other brands, you will definitely need to purchase one, to use your device. Many people are going to the extent of drilling holes in the device to create …

Apple AirTag review: A look at Apple’s first key finder
3 years, 7 months ago

Apple AirTag review: A look at Apple’s first key finder

The Independent  

Buy now Price and availability The biggest shock for us during the Apple event wasn’t that the company had finally announced the AirTag after such a long time. Design The first thing you’ll notice when you open up the box is simply how tiny the Apple AirTag is. Inside the Find My app is a map that shows the AirTag’s …

AirTags designed to track items and not people or pets, but many will attach them to a pet collar
3 years, 8 months ago

AirTags designed to track items and not people or pets, but many will attach them to a pet collar

India Today  

Apple unveiled AirTag, an all-new tracker that can help you track things like your keys, wallets, backpack, and more, at its Spring event earlier this week. Kaiann Drance, Apple's VP of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing and Ron Huang, Apple's Senior Director of Sensing and Connectivity, have touched upon some very interesting tidbits in an interview with the Fast Company around …

What are Apple AirTags, how do they work, and other questions answered
3 years, 8 months ago

What are Apple AirTags, how do they work, and other questions answered

India Today  

Apple took a long time for this, but it is finally here. The Apple AirTags are like Tiles that you put on any item you are most likely to lose or misplace, such as your bag or car keys, and then you will be able to track these items when you cannot find them normally. On its website, Apple has …

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