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.

Photo: CNET In the US, users who have ordered AirTags may have to wait until May 3 for delivery. However, if you order a set of 4 AirTaggs, users can also receive the goods on April 30, according to MacRumors. Accessories for AirTags will also be delivered in May, while especially with the Hermes key chain accessory will not be available until June. Photo: CNET The fact that users want to engrave letters or emojis on AirTags can also affect delivery times. Called AirTags, this circular design allows users to track objects through the Find My app in iOS. Photo: CNET Similar to the previous product lines such as Tiles, AirTags are useful for tracking items such as wallets or keys. Users will receive notifications when they are away from the location of the tracked objects. Photo: The Verge AirTags is equipped with a built-in speaker, accelerometer, Bluetooth LE connectivity and a user-replaceable battery. Apple says the device’s battery can be used for a year, while users can use close-range touch gestures (NFC) to activate the lost objects mode. Each AirTags is also equipped with an Apple U1 chip that uses Ultra Wideband technology to let users know more exactly where their objects are.