There's a hidden reference to Apple's ultra-wideband location beacon, the AirTag, that's accessible from any iPhone and iPad with a current version of the operating system. The AirTag has been popping up in leaks and rumors since 2019 and many expected the devices to appear in 2020. Perhaps, 2021 will finally be the right time for the elusive Apple product to be announced.
Apple includes a handy location tracking system that works with many of its devices, called Find My. The app comes took care with the privacy settings so nothing is shared unless agreed upon.
Since one of the most obvious Apple devices at some point in the future.
What Is An AirTag?
The AirTag has been leaked and rumored for over a year. Apple even Apple Watch Series 6 and HomePod mini will know where AirTags are within a certain range.
At the time the SmartThings Find. Its tracker tags are also expected to arrive soon. Which company will enter the market first is unknown, but it seems clear that this could be a year of new technology to find misplaced or stolen items. Apple’s patent application noted that its ultra-wideband tags could also provide orientation data, meaning the angle of the device could be read, as well as the three-dimensional location within an area. With six-degrees of information available, the AirTag may have uses in virtual or augmented reality gaming, as well as medical use for range of motion testing and therapy. The diminutive AirTag has enormous potential, if and when Apple finally gets around to making the announcement.
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