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That excuse used to work in the Steve Jobs era but in the Cook era it only justifies charging a premium.
You are probably (and sadly) right, but who on earth would want to spend more on a smart/air tag?
I don't understand the point of locator tags. I can see a small number of people finding them helpful for keys and wallet, but even that would be a small number of people. So who would use these and what would they use them for? Unless the locator device is literally a thumbnail-size sticker that costs less than 10 bucks, i can't see many people using locator tags much at all, regardless of what brand they are.
Ok. Maybe they are cool despite stolen idea but I’ve have been iPhone user since iPhone 3G and will never switch to Samsung
wow, those are HOT! they really couldn't come up with something a little bit more aesthetically pleasing?..
Why is beating Apple to launch this is an accomplishment. I don't even think Apple will come with their own. It is such a niche product that I don't think it will sell the volumes Apple would need to bother doing something similar or better.
Keys, wallet, even umbrella. Tile is able to warn you if you left an item behind (it went out if range) which is an useful feature.
Especially when you can have smart warnings - ie I don't get my umbrella warnings if I leave it at home, but I do if I leave it anywhere else.
Tile is decent, but due to iOS limitations (lack of antenna access when the app is not running) I have high hopes about an "integrated" Apple solution. Preferably one with wireless charging, to get rid of batteries.
Attachments
I’m going to get one to attach to my girlfriend so I know she’s not cheating
Also, I’m going to need a girlfriend, so if anyone knows where I can find one, reply to this comment.
Also, I’m going to need a girlfriend, so if anyone knows where I can find one, reply to this comment.
If they work better than Tile and are rechargeable, I'll buy at least three, and minor details such as high price won't stop me 😎
or always leave your keys in the exact same spot when you get home so you never lose them
Kids will see to that. They love to hide remotes.
I don’t think consumers care about as much as price with these, I think the big thing is do they find an actually use for them? I think we need to give these a chance and see how they do in the long run. For some, I think a product like this makes sense if you’re somebody that definitely is complacent, for others, this will be a very niche category.
I have recently learned that. Only took me 40 years.
I have a tile and used to use it multiple times a day.
If I would have had a get to work and home routine I would have saved so much time over the years and eliminated so much frustration with family and friends.
I still lose things but it generally when my I walk into an "emergency" when I get home. About once a week.
So, I am still interested in replacing my tile.
This is Samsung's 3rd NFC tag. Everything isn't about Apple
What makes it a copy (but not apple's) and how did they mess it up?
You people just hate the fact that Apple hasn't had and new and original ideas in years.
The first two releases must have been mind blowing, because I was unaware Samsung had ever released such a product prior to this release.
May 31, 2012 that's the release date of Samsung's first NFC tracker. The one in this article is their 3rd. Later this year the UWB version is released.
Everything isn't about beating Apple--the fact is apple fans are very ignorant about what's on the market
The cheeky buggers were copying Apple's non-existent product, all the way back in 2017!!
The shame......
eSIM and rechargeable... not bad, and impressive for 4 years ago. No clue how much they cost, but I assume the cellular plan required to use them was what made them cost prohibitive.
The cheeky buggers were copying Apple's non-existent product, all the way back in 2017!!
The shame......
The cheeky buggers were copying Apple's non-existent product, all the way back in 2017!!
The shame......
Confiscate their time machine. So wrong to go into the future and copy Apple like with phablet sized phones.