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Chipolo Announces New 'ONE Spot' Item Tracker With Find My Integration
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At this point I seriously am wondering what could possibly be "special" about Apple's version of this product, and whether they're going to come out with it at all.
Starting to feel like AirPower, except this one has been nothing but endless rumors. At least Apple was brave/foolish when they announced AirPower.
The Apple logo and the premium look/feel. To some that's worth the extra cost over a generic black circle.
All of these trackers are cheap plastic. I rather have a more premium all metal design. Apple is the only one to make that happen, so let’s hope they come out with AirTags.
my guess at this time ... no AirTags, the actual product, from Apple ... its the name of the protocol but not a real product.
Maybe in a 6 pack. Their existing product pricing is $25 per. It's conceivable that an Apple-powered version could hit that common $29 mark.
Website has them for 29 Euros or 75 Euros for a pack of four. I assume this is the old version though so the price may go up.
I like them. Small enough to fit under the saddle of my bicycle and I can hide one of these inside my Vespa scooter as well.
I predict Apple will make it so simple it becomes complicated. How else can they sell an expensive leather key chain holder, errr … AirTag dongle?
Following Apple's official launch of the Find My network accessory program, Chipolo has announced the launch of the new ONE Spot item tracker that is one of the first devices that will be trackable using the Find My app.
The ONE Spot is designed to work exclusively with the Find My app, and it gives us a closer look at how third-party Find My accessories will work and perhaps hints at what we could see from Apple's own AirTags item trackers that are rumored to be in the works.
Chipolo's ONE Spot is a simple, round black item tag with a hole at the top to allow it to be attached to different devices. Design wise, it's not too different from what rumors have suggested the AirTags will look like (small, white, round tags), but it's also kind of a general design that all item tag options use.
The ONE Spot will be able to be added to the Find My app using the "Items" tab, which is also where it will be able to be tracked. You can put the ONE Spot on any device, ranging from keys to wallets to expensive equipment like cameras and luggage.
Chipolo describes the ONE Spot as water resistant and lightweight, features also rumored for the AirTags. The ONE Spot has a replaceable battery that will last for up to twelve months, and that's something we could perhaps see in the AirTags. Rumors have been unclear on whether AirTags will have a rechargeable battery or a standard battery that can be replaced.
In the Find My app, the ONE Spot will be trackable on a map with the last known location listed if it's out of range. You'll be able to play a sound to find a device that's nearby, and it can be put into a Lost Mode, which is also how AirTags are expected to work.
In Lost Mode, the Find My network, comprised of millions of iPhones, iPads, and Macs, can be used for tracking purposes and will let the item's owner know if it happens to be located. If the ONE Spot is found by someone other than the owner, that person can use the Find My app on iPhone to identify it and be taken to a website that will offer a message and a phone number for contact purposes.
According to Chipolo, the ONE Spot uses "advanced encryption" to ensure that no one else is able to view the location of the tag, including Apple and Chipolo. Apple is requiring this security of all Find My accessories.
The ONE Spot item tracking tags connect to an iPhone over Bluetooth, but the AirTags will have the added benefit of Ultra Wideband support that will work with the U1 chip in the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 models. Ultra Wideband support will allow for more precise tracking than standard Bluetooth, especially when an item is lost nearby. Third-party devices will be able to use the U1 chip too, with Apple rolling out a U1 chip specification today.
The ONE Spot from Chipolo is not yet available, but it will be shipping out in June. There is a waitlist on the Chipolo website to get exclusive access to pre-orders before it sells out.
Article Link: Chipolo Announces New 'ONE Spot' Item Tracker With Find My Integration
This article is about Chipolo & FindMy service why is AirTags mentioned as a hypothetical on go8ng for 2yr bubble junk dead on no arrival product??! Give it up already.
Now they will have to include the typical American safety instructions in their manual like, "You shall not dry your hair or pets in microwaves!" In this case, "You shall not eat Chipolo tags, nor insert it into any other body entrances!"glad i'm not the only one))) find my burrito!
rightfully so, you know someone is putting some hot sauce on their chipolo tag as we speak!
Goodbye Tiles' subscription model.
Network tracking and alerts are now free. And with Apple-level privacy.
Tile played their hand like chumps.
Network tracking and alerts are now free. And with Apple-level privacy.
Tile played their hand like chumps.
Like others here, I’m wondering if the ~2 years of AirTags rumors actually referred to this third party protocol rather than a first party product.
Or did AirTags face several delays much like AirPower and Apple eventually nixed the product, instead choosing to promote third party accessories?
Seems strange to launch third party support before coming out right after with your own product.
Or did AirTags face several delays much like AirPower and Apple eventually nixed the product, instead choosing to promote third party accessories?
Seems strange to launch third party support before coming out right after with your own product.
Oh, they’re releasing AirTags and they will be a high dollar option to all the other tags. Tile will have competition from day one. In fact, I’d bet that Tile already has prototypes running and are not announcing anything because they’re members of the Ministry of Pain and can’t say anything positive about Apple.yea, that would be old news) somehow this move on apple's part makes me think that they may not be releasing airtags at all, rather opening up their ecosystem to similar products. i hope that won't be the case though — i want my damn aritags!
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by all means — i have no problem paying the apple premium, as there is always an advantage(even if it's purely aesthetic). yea, tile's next move will be very reminiscent of intel's recent ad campaigns)
When was the last time you lost a floor 😂they won't be a company for long with that attitude
There was that one time, after consuming a good deal of “floor losing” fluid. Otherwise known as liquor.
i lost a floor to a flood a few years ago, thanks a lot for bringing those memories back!
