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Are they less prone to stalking? All I see is generic corpo "industry security" verbiage
The most stalkable users are android users, but even that it's going away with newer androids. And it already beeps when you move it if it's been away from the owner for too long. I know because I have an android phone and a not-so-used ipad and mine beep all the time. What stalking scenario are you worried with?
> The new AirTag is designed with the environment in mind, with 85 percent recycled plastic in the enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 percent recycled gold plating in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards. The paper packaging is 100 percent fiber-based and can be easily recycled. I'm no material scientist, but this seems pretty impressive to me that Apple's economy of scal…
Are they less prone to stalking? All I see is generic corpo "industry security" verbiage
The most stalkable users are android users, but even that it's going away with newer androids. And it already beeps when you move it if it's been away from the owner for too long. I know because I have an android phone and a not-so-used ipad and mine beep all the time. What stalking scenario are you worried with?
Are they less prone to stalking? All I see is generic corpo "industry security" verbiage
Is this demonstrably better that just... the devices already in your bag? My backpack would be a primary use case... and in it are my AirPods, iPad, and MacBook Air. I think any of these can use Find My already?
- Throw one in your checked bag when traveling
- Mount one in a relatively concealed location on your bike
- Keychain (depending on if you're prone to misplacing your keys)
Are they less prone to stalking? All I see is generic corpo "industry security" verbiage
I've seen these myself for my partner's AirTag when I was carrying her stuff.
Apparently Android 6+ can warn you about AirTags in the same way, since May 2024: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-and-google-deli...
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The most stalkable users are android users, but even that it's going away with newer androids. And it already beeps when you move it if it's been away from the owner for too long. I know because I have an android phone and a not-so-used ipad and mine beep all the time. What stalking scenario are you worried with?
Have you not seen the stories? Put one of these on the underside of an ex's car
Is this demonstrably better that just... the devices already in your bag? My backpack would be a primary use case... and in it are my AirPods, iPad, and MacBook Air. I think any of these can use Find My already?