Apple announces April 20 special event - iPad Pro, AirTags expected

Apple has confirmed it will be holding a April release event on April 20, called "Spring Loaded," expected to feature the long-awaited "AirTags," an iPad Pro refresh, and perhaps other surprises.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 64

Apple 'AirTags' slightly larger than US half-dollar coin, says leaker

The dimensions of Apple's forthcoming "AirTags" have purportedly been revealed, along with details concerning how they will work.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 36

Apple event predicted for April, not March 23

After crossing the expected invitation window, Jon Prosser has announced that the Apple event will be in April, not March.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 15

Researchers reverse-engineer Find My, detail potential privacy & security issues

A team of security researchers managed to hack Apple's Find My protocol to test its security and privacy, and they've created an open-source app that allows users to create their own "AirTags."

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Apple brings back 'AirTags' anti-stalking feature in latest iOS 14.5 beta

Previously seen in an iOS beta in November 2020, "Item Safety Features" are an anti-stalking protection for "AirTags" which has returned in the latest iOS 14.5 for developers.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 61

Find My adds 'Items' tab in latest iOS 14.5 beta

Apple's third iOS 14.5 beta now shows an "Items" tab in the Find My app. It's for tracking non-Apple devices, and comes ahead of the forthcoming launch of "AirTags."

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Apple will not hold iPad Pro, 'AirTags' launch event on March 16

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman poured cold water on rumors of a special Apple hardware event supposedly scheduled for March 16, rumblings that began making the rounds late in the week on the back of unsubstantiated tweets.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 17

Always-on 'iPhone 13' display could show persistent clock and battery icons

The "iPhone 13" could have an always-on display, a rumor claims, one that could potentially light up portions for a brief period to show notifications to the user, without illuminating the entire screen.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 19

'AirTags' & new iPad Pro still on track for March release, leaker says

A prolific leaker says that the long-awaited "AirTags" tracking devices have not seen any further delays, and are expected to launch in March along with a refreshed iPad Pro.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 15

Accessory maker Cyrill's 'AirTags' accessory ships in October

While it may seem promising at first, a new listing for an Apple "AirTags" accessory may only be adding to the ongoing confusion surrounding the long-rumored tracking device.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 3

Samsung releases $29.99 SmartTag to compete with Tile, 'AirTags'

Alongside the new Galaxy S21 lineup and Galaxy Buds, Samsung also has debuted a Bluetooth tracking tag and Tile competitor dubbed the Galaxy SmartTag.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 22

URL scheme reveals hidden 'Find My Items' menu on Apple devices

Apple has enabled third-party companies to use Find My to locate lost items, and a handy URL scheme will make the hidden "Find My Items" menu show up within the app.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 0

Nomad developing accessories for Apple 'AirTags' [u]

Accessory makers like Nomad are starting to prepare for the launch of Apple's long-rumored "AirTags," as evidenced by the leak of two concept products designed for the tracking device.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Tile plans to release Ultra Wideband tracking tag similar to rumored Apple 'AirTags'

Tile is planning to introduce a new tracking device with Ultra Wideband capabilities, an expected core feature of Apple's long-rumored "AirTags."

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

Apple AR hardware, AirTags, much more Apple Silicon coming in 2021, says Kuo

Apple's releases for 2021 will include some often-rumored items, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, including the long-awaited "AirTags" and some form of AR-based device.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 10

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