Apple Pre-Order and Shipping Megathread | AirTags

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Pre-Order and Shipping Megathread | AirTags

Posted: 23 Apr 2021 07:54 AM PDT

In an attempt to curb the number of threads about pre-order choices/configurations, shipping statuses, etc, we are asking that all discussion about it remain in here. We are setting the sort of this thread to new so that users receive the latest updates at the top of the thread when they open the comments.

Links:

Landing page:AirTag
Buying page: AirTag

Now to the good stuff:

Color: White
Bluetooth
U1 chip that enables Ultra Wide Band and Precision Finding
NFC for Lost Mode
There's a speaker built-in
CR2032 battery installed, last up to a year. User replaceable
iOS/iPadOS 14.5 needed for compatibility

Accessories:

I'm doing my best to keep this list updated with prices, and other options but I might miss some. If you find another accessory that should be added, PM me and I will add it.

Apple Leather Key Ring - $35, available in: Baltic Blue, Saddle Brown, Product(RED)
AirTag Leather Loop - $39, available in Saddle Brown, Product(RED)
AirTag Loop - $29, available in Electric Orange, Sunflower, Deep Navy, White

Note: I'm linking Belkin's offering to the listings in the Apple Store, instead of Belkin's. That way you can take advantage of the 3% cash back with Apple Card as opposed to 1% or 2%. Not much, but whatever. If you wanna buy from Belkin's directly, you can do so at their store linked here

Belkin Secure Holder with Strap - $12.95, available in Pink, Blue, Black, White
Belkin Secure Holder with Key Ring - $12.95, available in Pink, Blue, Black, White

Note: NOMAD's offerings are available for purchase at Moment as well. The thing is that NOMAD's offerings are temporarily discounted at nomadgoods.com and not at Moment. Just letting you know in case you want to order from both Moment, and Nomad and want to do so in one order. Not sure who would do that considering there's no discount, but I'd thought you might want to know.

NOMAD AirTag Glasses Strap - $29.95 for a limited time (reg. price is $39.95), black color only
NOMAD AirTag Leather Keychain - $29.95 for a limited time (reg. price is $39.95), available in Rustic Brown and Black
NOMAD AirTag Leather Loop - $19.95 for a limited time (reg. price is $24.95), available in Rustic Brown, Black and Natural
Spigen AirTag Case Rugged Armor - $24.99, available in Matte Black only
Spigen AirTag Case Valentinus - $24.99, available in Black only
Moment Stretch Fabric Mount for AirTag - $14.99, available in Black only (ships in July)
Moment Hard Shell Mount for AirTag - $19.99, available in Black only (ships in July)
Moment Curved Surface Mount for Airtag - $14.99, available in Black only (ships in July)
dbrand case + skin - starting at $19.95, available in multiple offerings

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Costco has the AirTag 4-pack for $94.99.

Posted: 23 Apr 2021 07:27 AM PDT

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Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'

Posted: 23 Apr 2021 10:18 PM PDT

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Apple’s M1 Positioning Mocks the Entire x86 Business Model

Posted: 23 Apr 2021 07:23 AM PDT

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Simple solution for Apple to make the AirTags anti-theft devices without enabling stalkers.

Posted: 23 Apr 2021 09:26 PM PDT

The Apple Watch has the hard fall feature which can automatically call emergency services and send them your coordinates. Knowing that this is possible, we could use it to stop both stalkers and thief's with the AirTags.

Scenario: Your AirTag has detected that it is moving away from you. It sends you an alert before notifying anyone that it is "following" them. Your alert gives you only two options:

I am not trying to track someone: send the alert to the person with my tag. (The current anti-stalking design)
My tagged property has been stolen, contact the authorities. (Police get the location data of your tag, and your contact information with a message informing them your property is being stolen.)

Depending on the purpose you use your tag for, you would chose which option is the default incase you don't respond to the alert in time. The default option will be forced if you don't provide input. (Maybe you're sleeping, phone dead, actually trying to stalk someone, etc.)

This would still make the AirTags safe from unwanted tracking, while also giving them the ability to effectively track stolen property.

I really was hoping to put one of these on my motorcycle to ease my anxiety of someone hauling it away in a pickup truck never to be seen again. But it seems it would be useless for that in its current state. I've seen tons of other Redditors here wanting to use them for anti-theft as well. What would it take to make an idea like this become a feature? Surely Apple realizes how much more they might sell if they advertise them for anti-theft too?

Edit: I'm glad you guys are challenging my "simple solution". I still really want these to be the answer for protecting my belongings and knowing where they are if stolen. What they are now just doesn't meet my needs. I thought it would be fun to entertain the possibility of them working that way.

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Apple expected to launch AR headset, and 48-megapixel iPhone, in 2022

Posted: 23 Apr 2021 09:57 AM PDT