
It’s a technology that allows fast wireless data transfer and location tracking down to a matter of centimeters. UWB has been around for a while but hasn’t made it to a broader market until recently. The most interesting technological mechanism in the AirTags is the ultra-wideband signal tech used to pinpoint location. The AirTags are located by an iPhone using geolocation, input from the camera, audible signals, and haptic feedback. We'll get more details about those security features later. To prevent your AirTagged items from being swiped by nefarious Find My users, Apple says it is including additional security measures in the AirTags. The Find My app hunts down the errant AirTags with a feature Apple calls Precision Finding.

Then, if that item ever gets lost or stolen, its location can be detected with Apple’s Find My app.


They’ve been predicted to show up at the last several Apple events but never materialized until now.ĪirTags can clip onto a suitcase, keychain, backpack, or any personal item. It feels like the first rumors for Apple’s little tracker pucks were found painted on ancient cave walls. Photograph: AppleĪirTags are finally here.
