If you have one of the supported mobile devices, though, you can use Apple's Find My app (or Siri) to locate your AirTag, whether the tag is in the room with you or you left it at your local coffee shop three hours ago.
#PRIVACY PRO REVIEW ANDROID#
So if you have an Android phone and no iPad, there's no reason to even bother buying one of these things the AirTag will be useless. Sold through the iPhone section of Apple's online store, AirTags are designed to work exclusively with Apple's smartphones or tablets.
That means that, if it falls in the water, it will still work as long as it doesn't go much deeper than one meter and you get it out within 30 minutes. The AirTag is rated IP67 for splash, water, and dust resistance. We obviously couldn't test that within the scope of this review, but we have usually found Apple's battery estimates for its products to be accurate in the past. Apple says the battery will typically last up to a year. On the other hand, we were pleased to learn that the AirTag uses a standard, relatively common battery (CR2032) and that the battery is user-replaceable. But for many other use cases, you'll have to shell out at least $13 for one of the cheaper Belkin holders or at least $29 for the options made by Apple itself. Sure, you can shove an AirTag into your purse and let it just bounce around in there, and that'll work fine. There's no additional cost for these engravings, but they might push the ship date back a bit.įurther Reading Apple announces new M1-based iMac in 7 fancy colorsThis effectively adds to the cost, so it's important to remember when considering this product. The emoji idea is clever, because there are many emoji options that might fit whatever personal item you're tracking with the AirTag. At purchase, you can add a custom engraving of either text or emoji to your AirTags. Expect scratches within weeks, if not days.Ī single AirTag costs $29, while a four-pack costs $99. This doesn't really matter to me, but it'll bug some people, especially since the design is quite attractive. Like others who have used AirTags, I noticed that the metal side of an AirTag is easy to scuff up in normal use-especially if you just toss it in a bag without attaching it to something. Competing products from Tile or Samsung feel cheaper by comparison. It weighs 0.39 ounces (11g).Īpple does a great job with making most of its products feel expensive and premium the tactile sensation suggests a quality product, thanks to the materials, weighting, and other factors. All in all, it's 1.26 inches in diameter (31.9mm) and 0.31 inches thick (8mm). (Ars Technica may earn compensation for sales from links on this post through affiliate programs.)Įach AirTag can be described as a small, silver metal disc embedded inside a slightly larger white disc.
0 kommentar(er)
