A $29 AirTag attaches to items like keys or a purse. If you misplace them, see their location in the Find My app. Apple says they were designed with privacy in mind, but we’ll reserve judgment until we get them in for testing.
(Credit: Apple) Apple’s long-rumored AirTag tracking product is finally here, and the $29 accessory promises to help locate your most important items if you ever lose sight of them. AirTags work via Apple’s Find My app, which most of us use to locate lost iPhones. The company decided to take the same technology and distill it down to a coin-sized tracker you can attach to your possessions, such as car keys, a purse, or backpack. If the item goes missing, use the Find My app to locate the AirTag attached to it. Apple will tell you how far away you are from the AirTag, and in what direction you should walk to find it. Credit: Apple didn’t delve into how AirTags actually work. But the technology appears to rely on Bluetooth signals coming from the accessory, which your iPhone can pick up. Hence, if you’re in Bluetooth range, the AirTag can also play a sound, making it easier to find. If the AirTag falls out of Bluetooth range, you can place the AirTag in “Lost Mode,” which will let you know if the AirTag is ever back in range.
