Apple AirTag becomes an interesting accessory for Apple users As noted at the Mobile Institute system – Phone retail system with on-site repair and warranty repair, the first unit to bring the Apple AirTag locator to Vietnam market, the number of customers coming to buy navigation devices AirTag is quite large, after 5 days of opening, nearly 300 products have been sold, of which the 4-pack combo accounts for 40%. Currently, the price of AirTag sold at Mobile Institute is quite good, only 1.09 million VND and 3.99 million VND for a combo of 4 devices. This is considered an attractive price for Apple’s cult navigation line. According to the forecast, by the end of May and the beginning of June, the price of the navigation device will be stabilized after a period of launch, the price of AirTag may return to VND 790,000 and the 4-pack combo will cost VND 2.79 million. . The AirTag is a small circular tracker that attaches to things like wallets, bags or keys and allows users to track items in the “Find My” app on iOS. Using Ultra WideBand technology and U1 chip, AirTag can accurately measure their distance from iPhone and return the exact location. AirTag is an accessory with many smart gadgets worth owning.

The Sidewalk was announced by Amazon in 2019 and ready to launch in the middle of next month. Photo: Amazon This is a project that Amazon has been researching and developing for years, it was first announced in 2019. Amazon Sidewalk will connect things like yard lights, pet trackers, or sensors on mailboxes. Sidewalk’s aim is to provide wireless infrastructure for these devices by turning Amazon devices like Echo speakers into connection points that any Sidewalk-enabled device can use. Amazon will use Sidewalk’s low-energy bluetooth connections as a home wifi backup network. On the Echo front, Amazon plans to take advantage of Sidewalk’s low-energy Bluetooth connections as a backup network for your home wifi, which means better stability during device setup and Reconnect to the router faster when you update the network name or password. Amazon says that Sidewalk is expected to support multiple wireless protocols such as Bluetooth Low Energy, Lora low-bandwidth protocol in the 900 MHz band and others, opening the network to more third parties while providing the ability to connectivity and better battery life. Developer LoRa Semtech Corp. said they are partnering with Amazon on the Sidewalk initiative. The combination of Amazon and Tile tracking company to expand Tile’s search network for Find with Tile devices and device partners leverages search technology. Customers can rely on Tile trackers in conjunction with Amazon Sidewalk to find related items such as for money, other keys, or everything. Amazon Sidewalk connection diagram, data transferred from device to application server and back using Sidewalk bridge. Photo: Amazon Amazon’s next partner on this project is CareBand, a maker of wearable technology designed to improve quality of life for people with dementia. An Amazon pilot program will combine Sidewalk’s long-range connectivity with CareBand technology to support features such as indoor and outdoor activity tracking, help buttons, and automated analysis of samples. work. The biggest problem with Amazon Sidewalk is privacy and security, many questions are posed and which Amazon answered that, Sidewalk is built to keep your data safe and give you control. my experience. Data shared over the Sidewalk network is protected with three layers of encryption, accessible only to the devices you choose, and automatically deleted every 24 hours to protect your privacy. Amazon Sidewalk will launch on June 8, users do not have to upgrade hardware from selected devices such as the 2nd generation, 3rd generation spherical Amazon Echo, Amazon Echo Show 10, Ring Floodlight Cam and session The Ring Spotlight Cam is wired and many more, but there are no Eero devices that Amazon purchased in 2019 on this list. Most recently Apple introduced to consumers the Apple AirTag device with a small circular design to track forgotten devices such as keys or wallets, they will be tracked in My Find on iOS, it is for is a feature similar to Tile and will be a direct competitor to the tracking technology firm.

Photo: Howtogeek In addition to the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods and MacBook lines, on April 20, 2021, Apple officially launched a new device called AirTag. This device is designed for users to track down and find lost items. This device has been rumored and expected for a long time and now it is officially released. Reasonable price AirTag selling price announced by Apple is $ 29, equivalent to about 700,000 VND. That figure is even $ 6 lower than the Tile Pro and on par with Samsung’s SmartTag +. Apple also offers more options for customers to buy four units priced at just $ 99. Early orders are scheduled for delivery on April 30th. Compact design Photo: Macrumors AirTag comes in the form of a white round knob with a metal plate on one side and is slightly larger than the bottle cap. They measure 1.26 inches in diameter and 0.31 inches tall and weigh 0.39 ounces (11 grams). For each Airtag, customers get free engraved names, including text and a choice of 31 emojis, when purchasing from apple.com or the Apple Store app. Hardware This device has a built-in audio speaker that makes it easy to locate the Airtag. Each AirTag has an integrated accelerometer, a replaceable CR2032 battery and can be used continuously for 1 year thanks to the energy-saving Bluetooth LE technology. Users can click on the back of the Airtag to replace the battery for their device. The way it works is simple Photo: CNBC Initially, users will connect AirTag via iPhone, iPad, will have pop-up when the product is near iDevices similar to the general AirPods connection. When you tap AirTag in the Find My app, it uses input from the camera, ARKit, accelerometer, and gyroscope, then transmits the user signal to the AirTag privately using combines audio, tactile and visual feedback. When activated, Airtag will continuously scan and connect to any nearby iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch to send information and location updates to users through their iCloud account. Optimized use with new iPhone models Photo: Mac World AirTag requires only iPhones running iOS 14.5 and iPads running iPadOS 14.5 to function. This iOS 14.5 / iPadOS 14.5 update will arrive next week, before the accessory goes on sale. This means that all iPhones from the iPhone 6s and later use this device. However, if you own an iPhone with U1 chip, that is, iPhone 11 and above you will make the most of AirTag’s capabilities. With U1 chip, you can easily orient accurately as well as calculate the distance from you to objects. Is the Airtag waterproof? According to Apple’s Newsroom, the AirTag is IP67 water & dust resistant. That is, it sinks 1 meter of water for 30 minutes, and normal daily circumstances will not affect AirTag when you let it get caught in rainwater, splashing water, dust, sand, … Airtag connection range Although not officially confirmed by Apple, many sources have said that the device can connect and work well with a maximum range of up to 100 meters. At this distance you can easily find your objects with precise navigation and distance measurement in the Find My app. How to find a lost item with Airtag Photo: CNBC When the user’s device is out of range of Bluetooth connectivity, the device relies on the Find My network with more than 1 billion Apple devices globally. Apple devices near the AirTag will scan and find it, when found, it will transmit the signal to a device connected to the network and send location information back to the owner. In addition, even when there is no iOS device nearby to detect, AirTag itself, when detached from the host iOS device for too long, will make a noise for others to see it. Those who find AirTag can use an iOS device or any NFC device to view the information of the owner of the AirTag. Security Apple believes that location data and location history won’t be stored anywhere. In addition, all location information will be end-to-end encrypted and not stored anywhere.This also means that only the owner and the AirTag will read each other’s locations.

AirTag is a find accessory that Apple launched during the April 20 event. The device is round, 32 mm in diameter and weighs only 11 g, supports IP67 water / dust resistance, connects to iPhone by Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth LE). Photo: TechCrunch. Similar to AirPods or Apple Watch, just place the AirTag near the iPhone for the device to recognize. When connecting, users can name the AirTag themselves, or use the available name as an item to locate (keys, backpack, wallet, headset …). Photo: The Verge. AirTag’s location is updated in the Find My app. Users can ring, alarm or locate advanced with the Precision Finding feature. With U1 chip, AirTag will provide direction and relative distance to the accessory within Bluetooth connection range (supports iPhone 11 and above). Photo: Tom’s Guide. The writer Matthew Panzarino from TechCrunch appreciated the setup and operation of AirTag. Finding the AirTag location through Find My takes about 30 seconds. As it gets closer, Precision Finding will give directions to the device’s approximate location. Photo: TechCrunch. If the distance to the AirTag is already very close, the user can press the button on the iPhone to let the AirTag ring. Reporter Mark Spoonauer from Tom’s Guide said the volume of the AirTag’s speakers was not too loud. Photo: Tom’s Guide. One of AirTag’s advantages over its competitors is the ability to be searched by billions of iPhones around the world. Through the Find My network (Find My network), users can locate AirTag even when out of Bluetooth range, if the device’s signal is detected by nearby iPhones. Photo: The Verge. Editor Dieter Bohn from The Verge sent someone to a strange location, carrying only the AirTag without a phone, smartwatch or communication device. Thanks to Find My network, AirTag’s location is located by the iPhone on the vehicle moving around, then sent to the owner’s phone, helping to find the device after 30 minutes. Photo: Tom’s Guide. After being released, many people said Find My network is a loophole, making AirTag can be abused to spy on others. However, Apple has included features to help prevent this, including ringing if the AirTag gets lost from its owner for a long time or is constantly on the go, and sending notifications to the tracked person’s iPhone if located near the AirTag. lost owner. Photo: TechCrunch. In terms of privacy, Apple claims the location is not saved in AirTag, data transmitted to Find My is end-to-end encrypted. AirTag’s location is also not visible to family members, even in iCloud Family. Photo: Tom’s Guide. According to The Verge, AirTag carries Apple’s traditional design with a white plastic front, shiny silver back. When purchasing, users can choose 2 letters or emoji to engrave for free on AirTag. However, both sides of AirTag are quite easy to scratch. Photo: The Verge. AirTag’s minus point lies in the lack of lanyard holes. If you want to hang it on a backpack, key chain or handbag, you must buy a chain hook designed by Apple or its accessory manufacturers. Photo: Mashable. In return, AirTag uses CR2032 batteries that can be purchased and replaced easily. Apple says the battery keeps AirTag running for about a year. Photo: TechCrunch. “AirTag is the most ‘Apple’ product I have experienced in many years. It’s just a little more expensive than the competition … The device works well, and the better at keeping you close to the Apple ecosystem, ”says The Verge editor, the AirTag stands out from the competition thanks to its tight integration. with billions of iPhones around the globe to locate. Photo: The Verge. Mashable author Brenda Stolyar also appreciated AirTag’s ability to function, but wasn’t overly excited. “Companies like Tile, Chipolo or Orbit have had similar products (AirTags) for years, but lack the ability to turn them into essential accessories. For iPhone users, AirTag works well through the Find My app. But basically, it’s still a Bluetooth finder ”. Photo: The Verge. Apple launches new purple iPhone and improved iPad Pro M1 During the Spring Loaded event taking place at 0:00 on April 21 (Vietnam time), Apple introduced a series of products including iPhone 12 purple version, new design iMac, AirTag card, iPad Pro M1.

Apple AirTag is actually quite small and its size is only close to the bottle cap. This product has a simple front in case you didn’t choose emoji engraving for free and comes with the Apple logo on the back. “Apple Apples” has equipped AirTag with IP67 water and dust resistance so you can attach it to your pocket or even your pet without worrying about the accessory being damaged in bad weather. . Apple AirTag even has a small speaker inside so it can alert you in case you can’t find your stuff. This accessory comes with a battery life of “over a year” and users can replace it easily. The back of the AirTag is designed to be slightly protruding, where you can replace its standard coin cell battery. As Apple describes it, the AirTag setup is “miraculous”. This accessory will automatically detect your iPhone and display the same setup screen as the AirPods. You just need to name it or set a default like “Key” or “Jacket” and the AirTag tag will start showing up in the “item” section of the Find My app. Tracking accuracy AirTag uses Apple’s U1 chip, found in the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 series, to determine the exact location. Using the Ultra WideBand technology and the U1 chip, the AirTag can accurately measure their distance from the iPhone and return the exact location. When you tap the AirTag in the Find My app, it uses input from the camera, ARKit, accelerometer, and gyroscope, then guides the user to the AirTag using a negative feedback combination. bar, touch and image. Apple has also added support for accessibility features to AirTag. For people who are blind or have low vision, the VoiceOver feature can be used, which will provide directions such as “AirTag is 9 feet left from you”. Find My Network Apple introduced its Find My Network to third-party accessory manufacturers earlier this month, and it now says “is approaching one billion of Apple’s Find My Network devices”. It is known that AirTag relies on Bluetooth and U1 chip to return location to the user. Therefore, if the accessory is detached from the user, it sends an anonymous signal to surrounding Apple devices. AirTag will then forward its own location, via the nearest Apple device, to its owner in the background, privately. Lost mode If you lose your AirTag and cannot find its location, you can put AirTag in “Lost Mode”. This will create a trigger in Apple’s Find My Network, and in the event an Apple device gets close to your AirTag, it will forward the location of this accessory (private) to your iPhone. If an AirTag is in “Lost Mode” and is found by someone, a user can simply touch the AirTag on an NFC-enabled device (not necessarily an iPhone) and it will automatically open a web page, where details will be shown such as phone number of the lost person. Accessories Apple also released a number of accessories for AirTag. This product does not have a magnetic back or designed to attach to the user’s object, so it will depend on accessories to do that. Apple says users can ditch the AirTag for a bag or purse, and it still works fine. But for objects like keys, it must be kept in a special kind of lock. Apple has released a number of first-party accessories for the device, including Polyurethane Loop, Leather Loop, Leather Key, and some special edition Hermès accessories. The Polyurethane ring costs $ 29 (around 670K), the leather key ring costs $ 35 (around 800K), and the leather bracelet costs $ 39 (about 900K). Third-party accessory manufacturers will also roll out a number of accessories for AirTag in the coming months. Easy to replace battery AirTag comes with a battery that can be easily replaced. Apple says that the AirTag will perform well for “more than a year,” after which users will have to replace its batteries. This accessory uses a standard CR2032 coin cell battery, which can be easily replaced by removing its back cover. Privacy AirTag does not store location data on the device. It only forwards a signal to the nearest Apple device, which is then used to locate the AirTag. Apple says that data is kept confidential and communication with Find My Network is end-to-end encrypted. AirTag also comes with a host of other security features. If an AirTag detects that it is being used to track an unwanted location, it will stop forwarding that location to the user. If separated from its owner for too long, the AirTag will play a sound when someone moves to attract attention. AirTag accessories will be sold for a starting price of 29 USD (about 670K) and you can buy 4 combo for 99 USD (about 2.3 million VND). It’s available for pre-order starting April 23, and will hit retail stores April 30. In Vietnam, the expected list price of Apple AirTag is about 790K. Ceiling paint According to S-FORUM