All posts tagged: AirTags

I retested Apple AirTags after 5 years – how they compare to Bluetooth tracker rivals

I retested Apple AirTags after 5 years – how they compare to Bluetooth tracker rivals

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Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Apple AirTags remain the most reliable and precise tracking option. Third-party tags work well for both iOS and Android. Any tracking tag dramatically increases the chances of recovering lost items. Out of all the gear I’ve tested over the past few years, none has changed my life for the better like Apple AirTags. My grandpa had a saying — “a place for everything, and everything in its place” — but try as I might to be a tidy person like he was, I’m just never going to remember where I’ve put down my keys or in which bag or coat my wallet happens to be. I guess nobody’s perfect. Also: I bought an earwax camera for my toolkit and use it for everything but my ears AirTags changed all that. It wasn’t long before I’d attached tags to my keys, wallet, and bags that honestly, my life was improved, reducing home frustrations and travel anxieties in one fell swoop. Since then, the …

I love AirTags, but this alternative slips right in my wallet and solves their biggest flaw

I love AirTags, but this alternative slips right in my wallet and solves their biggest flaw

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pros and cons Pros Tough polycarbonate construction built to last in a wallet or purse. 5-month battery life with wireless recharging. Simple to use, no third-party app needed Cons High price (but on par with similar tracker cards). I wouldn’t use this as a luggage tag. more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Once again, I’m waxing lyrical about Apple AirTags. I absolutely love them. They’ve been the one piece of tech that has truly transformed my life. But as much as I adore them, they’re not perfect. One thing that hasn’t changed in the nearly five years since their release is their shape. No matter how big of a fan I am — and I consider myself their No. 1 fan — even I have to admit that their little UFO-like design doesn’t fit well into a wallet or purse. Also: This AirTag alternative with a 130dB siren and strobe light has my name written all over it I’ve tried all sorts of solutions to make AirTags work for …

Amazon just dropped prices across the board on Apple AirPods, MacBooks, AirTags, iPads, and more during the Big Spring Sale

Amazon just dropped prices across the board on Apple AirPods, MacBooks, AirTags, iPads, and more during the Big Spring Sale

Published by Jenni Sidey

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is live through March 31, 2026, and it’s one of the best times of the year to buy Apple products at Amazon. We’re seeing $100 off the Apple Watch Series 11, $50 off the AirPods Pro 3, nearly 40 percent off the AirTag 4-Pack, and $100 off the MacBook Air M4 — all without needing a coupon or a Prime membership. These are some of the lowest prices we’ve tracked on Apple’s current-generation lineup, and several of them are genuine historic lows. Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS 42mm) $299.00 (was $399.00) See It The Apple Watch Series 11 is Apple’s current flagship smartwatch, and $100 off brings it to the best price we’ve tracked on this model outside of the holiday shopping season. The 42mm GPS version delivers sleep tracking, crash detection, ECG readings, and real-time workout metrics — all with …

I finally found Bluetooth trackers for Android that beat AirTags – for just

I finally found Bluetooth trackers for Android that beat AirTags – for just $21

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Chipolo One Point and Card ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point are currently $21 and $23, respectively. They’re highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. AirTags are one of the things that have set the Apple ecosystem apart from the Android ecosystem. However, now that Google has introduced its Find My Device network, Android is catching up. Also: AirTag 2 vs. AirTag 1: I compared both Bluetooth trackers, and the winner comes down to this And spearheading that is Slovenia-based Chipolo, a tech company that’s been in the finder tag market (the company uses the word “finder” rather than “tracker”) for over a decade, and it has two tags exclusively for Android users — the One Point fob for keys and the Card Point for wallets and bags.  The One Point is a fob that fits on a keyring or anything else you …

Apple’s iOS 26.2.1 Update for iPhones Adds Support for More Precise 2nd Gen AirTags

Apple’s iOS 26.2.1 Update for iPhones Adds Support for More Precise 2nd Gen AirTags

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The new Apple AirTag 2nd generation announced today adds more range to the essential item trackers, and now the company has updated the system software for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch to support it. Available now, iOS 26.2.1 for iPhone “provides support for AirTag (2nd Generation) along with bug fixes.” The same features are also rolling out in iPadOS 26.2.1 for iPads and WatchOS 26.2.1 for Apple Watches. With Apple releasing these software compatibility updates on the heels of the new AirTag announcement, it seems the trackers may be available for purchase soon. To update your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > General > Software Update. On the Apple Watch, open the Watch app and go to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple AirTags have continued to grow in popularity, and are seen by many as essential items, particularly travelers. The second generation trackers are priced the same as the first generation (starting at $29 for one), which frequently go on sale. Separately, Apple also released updates for older iPhone models that cannot …

I finally found Bluetooth trackers for Android that beat AirTags – for just

Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that outdo my AirTags (and at a lower price)

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ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point are currently $21 and $23, respectively. They’re highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. AirTags are one of the things that have set the Apple ecosystem apart from the Android ecosystem. However, now that Google has introduced its Find My Device network, Android is catching up. Also: Our readers’ 10 most-purchased gadgets in 2025 And spearheading that is Slovenia-based Chipolo, a tech company that’s been in the finder tag market (the company uses the word “finder” rather than “tracker”) for over a decade, and it has two tags exclusively for Android users — the One Point fob for keys and the Card Point for wallets and bags.  The One Point is a fob that fits on a keyring or anything else you can think of attaching a fob to — from your pet to your bike. It …

Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that function even better than AirTags (at a low price)

Finally, Bluetooth trackers for Android users that function even better than AirTags (at a low price)

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ZDNET’s key takeaways The Chipolo One Point and Card Point are currently $21 and $23, respectively. They’re highly accurate, robust, and integrate well into the Google ecosystem. However, the One is only splashproof, and the Card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. AirTags are one of the things that have set the Apple ecosystem apart from the Android ecosystem. However, now that Google has introduced its Find My Device network, Android is catching up. Also: Our readers’ 10 most-purchased gadgets this year And spearheading that is Slovenia-based Chipolo, a tech company that’s been in the finder tag market (the company uses the word “finder” rather than “tracker”) for over a decade, and it has two tags exclusively for Android users — the One Point fob for keys and the Card Point for wallets and bags.  The One Point is a fob that fits on a keyring or anything else you can think of attaching a fob to — from your pet to your bike. It …