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Apple introduces new AirTag with longer range and improved findability

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Re: Apple introduces new AirTag with longer range and improved findability

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Post by tky »

dewey wrote: post #119
4fterd4rk wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You can buy a third party wallet card that works with the Find My network just like an AirTag.

I'm always tempted to buy one of these but most of them seem to be one time usage, and don't have a way to recharge. That always seems very wasteful to me. Any recommendations for a rechargable but thin one, AirTag itself is too thick for regular wallets.

The Eufy SmartTrack card is great! Mine is non-rechargeable and going on year 3. They have released a rechargeable version called the “E30”.

Re: Apple introduces new AirTag with longer range and improved findability

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Post by glitchc »

pftburger wrote: post #94
jsheard wrote: post #10

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Building an attachment point into the tag itself is still beyond current technology though. We just don't know how to do it.

The fundamental issue preventing keyring aperture integration stems from the AirTag’s reliance on inverse-phase magnetic reluctance in the structural substrate. You see, the enclosure maintains a precisely calibrated coefficient offramular expansion. Introducing a penetrative void would destabilize the sinusoidal depleneration required for proper UWB phase conjugation. The resulting spurving bearing misalignment coul…

You missed the "strategic use of metamaterials to emanate a negative refractive index"

Re: Apple introduces new AirTag with longer range and improved findability

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Post by ghaff »

ehsankia wrote: post #157
ghaff wrote: post #135

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I haven't stress tested it but I have a Spotfinder in my small wallet.

Atuvos one at 1.6mm and UGreen one at 1.7mm are great, though one time battery is annoying. There are some that have wireless charging, though thicker.

SpotMinder is supposedly wireless charging though haven't tried.

Have one in my wallet. Will probably get some more AirTags.

Re: Apple introduces new AirTag with longer range and improved findability

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Post by darknavi »

ehsankia wrote: post #151
FigurativeVoid wrote: post #5

Probably one of the best products apple has made of late: relatively affordable, good ux, user replaceable batteries. Glad to see this iteration hasn't made it worse.

> relatively affordable You can buy 4 third-party trackers for the price of 1 official one. They do lack UWB, though there are other great form factors such as cards, and cool features such as wireless charging or usb-c charging, which imo is nicer than swapping batteries every few months.

Do they plug into the Find My network that iOS devices use?

Re: Apple introduces new AirTag with longer range and improved findability

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Post by object_Object »

dewey wrote: post #119
4fterd4rk wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You can buy a third party wallet card that works with the Find My network just like an AirTag.

I'm always tempted to buy one of these but most of them seem to be one time usage, and don't have a way to recharge. That always seems very wasteful to me. Any recommendations for a rechargable but thin one, AirTag itself is too thick for regular wallets.

https://www.eufy.com/uk/products/t87b1011?variant=4875830860...

I've been using one of these with Find My for over a year. I've not done anything with the Eufy app, just the Find My app itself. It lacks the precision find, but you can play a sound through the Find My app / get directions / share the item / flag the item as lost / do left behind and it works well.

Re: Apple introduces new AirTag with longer range and improved findability

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Post by c-hendricks »

coderatlarge wrote: post #88
minton wrote: post #74

> Designed exclusively for tracking objects, and not people or pets, the new AirTag incorporates… Interesting to call out that it’s not designed for pets. I know several people with AirTags on their pet collars.

why not pets?

I bought one for my cat, never did help with finding him, just the general area.

They're not great for tracking things that move on their own, or things that avoid people.

Re: Apple introduces new AirTag with longer range and improved findability

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Post by ehsankia »

darknavi wrote: post #165
ehsankia wrote: post #151

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> relatively affordable You can buy 4 third-party trackers for the price of 1 official one. They do lack UWB, though there are other great form factors such as cards, and cool features such as wireless charging or usb-c charging, which imo is nicer than swapping batteries every few months.

Do they plug into the Find My network that iOS devices use?

Yep, Tile I believe is the only third party service that exists. All other trackers either plug into "Apple Find My" or "Android Find My Device" network. There's finally starting to be a few devices that can do both, but they're rare, so make sure you get the right one when buying. But they take 10s to setup and it's very smooth.

Re: Apple introduces new AirTag with longer range and improved findability

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Post by _ph_ »

wmeredith wrote: post #162
_ph_ wrote: post #146

I have an older AirTag, which cannot be seen by my iPhone any more but gives a slight beep whenever it gets shaken. Anyone ever heard of the behavior?

The battery needs changed.

Changing the battery was the first thing I did. No change. But if that is the official signal for "battery low", I can try a few more. Thanks.

Re: Apple introduces new AirTag with longer range and improved findability

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Post by igama »

darknavi wrote: post #165
ehsankia wrote: post #151

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> relatively affordable You can buy 4 third-party trackers for the price of 1 official one. They do lack UWB, though there are other great form factors such as cards, and cool features such as wireless charging or usb-c charging, which imo is nicer than swapping batteries every few months.

Do they plug into the Find My network that iOS devices use?

Yes
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