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There is no speculation whatsoever that Apple will use these batteries for their Tags. You are now making things up.
The speculation has only been that they will use MagSafe or wireless charging.

Your country clearly doesn't have the same high standards then when it comes to preventing dangerous batteries being sold.

Not a double standard, this Apple product you are referring to was designed in 2009 and is now shelved, replaced by a rechargeable model.

The product you are referring to was designed years before the batteries were confirmed to be dangerous after numerous studies.

ShamSung have knowingly designed and launched a shabby new product using dangerous disposable primitive battery technology.


www.macrumors.com/2020/03/09/airtags-cr2032-battery-rumor/amp/

Also, you can still buy the remote from Apple in Japan, Canada, U.S, U.K.
The show in stock, avaliable with free shipping.

Just Google Apple remote, it's easy,


See? Avaliable, free shipping, not shelved.

What type of car do you own?

Open the key fob and tell me what you find.....

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This occurred to me as well. Stalkers would have a field day with trackers on cars...
Stalkers?

Try theives of Break & Entering skillset. They tag your cars.
Watch the house for any youth that don't drive ... keep tabs on your comings and goings and set the right time for the taking.

IF Apple is truly making this product (which I still doubt despite etc etc) ... and cannot solve security and privacy concerns disgussed thus far in this and other threads, then it'll not release said product.
 
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www.macrumors.com/2020/03/09/airtags-cr2032-battery-rumor/amp/

Also, you can still buy the remote from Apple in Japan, Canada, U.S, U.K.
The show in stock, avaliable with free shipping.

Just Google Apple remote, it's easy,


See? Avaliable, free shipping, not shelved.

What type of car do you own?

Open the key fob and tell me what you find.....

.

You are completely missing the point!

This Apple product was designed in 2009. In fact, if you want to get down to it, it was designed originally in 2005!

Back then these batteries were common, yes!

Don't try and justify your continued neglect of the real issue here!

The point is that Shamsung have designed a BRAND NEW product in 2021 (not 2009) using this dangerous and disposable primitive battery technology.

POOR DESIGN FORM in 2021!

This is what I was referring to in my original post before you started digging out the archives and clutching at straws.
 
The fundamental point is that if you were looking to introduce a new product in 2021 with the best possible ethical and environmental design practices at heart, you wouldn't choose this type of battery.

Can we look back and say Apple got it wrong with the old TV remote? Yes.

Should they also remove these old remotes from sale? Yes. - However this is a distraction argument.

Are these remotes representative of their latest design for that product? No!

These Tags are a clear example of Samsung's ego to 'beat' Apple to market by rushing a quick product to market first with these cheap disposable batteries. It's easier to design and manufacture a product that does not require a customised built-in battery.

Intelligent consumers see past Samsung's desperation to be first.

If Apple use the same style of battery then feel free to call me wrong, but I don't think they will. We will wait and see.
 
I think they are a good idea but at the moment I can‘t see a personal use case. Maybe Apple will market them well at a future keynote.
 
Latest rumour says apple will announce this in March the latest rumour is the hold up is the accessories lol
 
Tags like this are not welded to the item. Why would a thief bother fiddling with the battery, when he can just rip off the tag.

And then maybe stick the tag to some truck, to send you off on a goose chase...
The OP didn't quite think this one thru. Lol. Fail.
 
The fundamental point is that if you were looking to introduce a new product in 2021 with the best possible ethical and environmental design practices at heart, you wouldn't choose this type of battery.

Can we look back and say Apple got it wrong with the old TV remote? Yes.

Should they also remove these old remotes from sale? Yes. - However this is a distraction argument.

Are these remotes representative of their latest design for that product? No!

These Tags are a clear example of Samsung's ego to 'beat' Apple to market by rushing a quick product to market first with these cheap disposable batteries. It's easier to design and manufacture a product that does not require a customised built-in battery.

Intelligent consumers see past Samsung's desperation to be first.

If Apple use the same style of battery then feel free to call me wrong, but I don't think they will. We will wait and see.
Apple will make one with a special apple battery size so you'll need to buy the battery from Apple. Mic-drop.
 
You are completely missing the point!

This Apple product was designed in 2009. In fact, if you want to get down to it, it was designed originally in 2005!

Back then these batteries were common, yes!

Don't try and justify your continued neglect of the real issue here!

The point is that Shamsung have designed a BRAND NEW product in 2021 (not 2009) using this dangerous and disposable primitive battery technology.

POOR DESIGN FORM in 2021!

This is what I was referring to in my original post before you started digging out the archives and clutching at straws.
No, you said I was making things up, that Apple had shelved an item, you said the item wasn't wasn't available.
You said there was no discussion about Apple using button batteries in their tag, but there was a discussion right here on macrumours and if you can be bothered looking, many outside of macrumours.

You know you were wrong on both counts and claim I missed the point.
I'd say the goalposts are being moved here.

Yes, button batteries are dangerous but "Shamsung" is your target, not safety, or you would acknowledge Apple are dangerous too for selling a product that uses a button battery, legacy or not.
These batteries are ubiquitous, you'll find them ii nearly every car remote, heck, they're even in kids toys.

Ssmsung have been in the tracking tag category for a decade, you can't accuse them of copying so now it's "Shamesung" are dangerous.

Is that point I'm missing?
 
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