Sorry to quote your post at length, @SFjohn , but I thought it was a good way to address a number of common themes in posts here.
Don’t take my word for it, read about cases involving these batteries and see what medical professionals say about the damage they cause.
Overall, you (and all of us) could help others; Look out for these batteries and securely dispose (better, recycle) them whenever you see them discarded. Tell other people to take care with them due to their specific dangers. And be aware that all AirTags may not have a secure case or be fastened properly in places you spend time where young children may also be present (later).
I think they may have done, with their design of this product.Apple didn’t make a mistake.
Not by all accounts (there are people who say the covers work loose, or haven’t secured properly even when seemingly locked).The batteries are hard to get to,
That’s a fine solution for your own AirTags, but by their nature the product is going to be out in the world (where children will go) and brought into their world (by people visiting their home, who may have belongings with AirTags).if you have kids that swallow small things put them in a case for gods sake.
No, that would be irresponsible. As would ignoring this issue where it seems clear improvement of the product is required, along with more education to counter ignorance in society.Are you planning on throwing AirTags into your toddle’s play area?
Whining isn’t the aim here. By the nature of the site, many posters here are interested in computer technology and have some degree of influence in this area over less ‘techy’ family & friends. The more posters who become aware that these batteries are a significant danger to young children and help inform others of the risks, hopefully fewer families will be affected.Instead of whining on MacRumors,
Pennies, nickels & dimes, while they can be a choking hazard, don’t cause the permanent damage to airways leading to death. (Also, don’t assume everyone here is in the USA - there’s a whole planet people post from).you should be petitioning the Treasury to stop making pennies, nickels & dimes.
Don’t take my word for it, read about cases involving these batteries and see what medical professionals say about the damage they cause.
Overall, you (and all of us) could help others; Look out for these batteries and securely dispose (better, recycle) them whenever you see them discarded. Tell other people to take care with them due to their specific dangers. And be aware that all AirTags may not have a secure case or be fastened properly in places you spend time where young children may also be present (later).