And if it was MANUFACTURED with a hole, it would have to be BIGGER if it were to remain waterproof. But you claimed that the hole proved that it did NOT need to be bigger to have a hole.
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It's Possible to Drill a Hole Through an AirTag
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And if it was MANUFACTURED with a hole, it would have to be BIGGER if it were to remain waterproof. But you claimed that the hole proved that it did NOT need to be bigger to have a hole.
How else will the evil spirits get out?
I wonder why it's taking Amazon so long to get the Belkin items? They don't even list the back secure holder with key ring, and the one they do have (in pink) won't be available until June 15th. I ordered a black one from Apple (same price, $12.95), and it's supposed to arrive next week.
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If the M1 MacBook only lasts a couple of years it means that all of my Intel Macs are already obsolete.
They seem to be working fine though… go figure.
It probably wasn't practical unless they wanted to make it symmetric. Making it asymmetric would limit the accessories. It is just large enough for the battery. There will be plenty of cheap accessories, so not a big deal.
Drilling the hole is going to break the water resistance seal and may affect the sound (although probably minimally).
No need to drill a hole to keep it nearby and never lose it.
This isn’t necessary at all. You simply rough up a spot and use a small drop of 2 part epoxy to attach either a split ring or other attachment point. You can also make any custom looking case you want with sugru and that comes in many colors
Unless Steve Jobs designed it before he died, then very likely no?
I say drill the hole and if there's a problem and Apple voids the warranty: bring it to the attention of the EU Union. They are quite liable to take up your issue and demands.
Unlike a Tile or some other item trackers, Apple's new AirTag does not have any holes or openings for attaching it directly to a keychain, forcing customers to purchase accessories like a leather key ring for this purpose.
Interestingly, though, MacRumors forum member smythey has proven that it is possible to drill a hole into the AirTag without breaking it, allowing for a string or a thin key ring to be fed through the opening. The result doesn't look very cosmetically appealing, but smythey said the AirTag seems to function normally after the do-it-yourself job.
A teardown of the AirTag shared on YouTube today provides a first look inside Apple's item tracker, revealing a circular circuit board with seemingly just enough room around the edges to drill a small hole in the plastic.
Keep in mind that drilling a hole into an AirTag will unsurprisingly void Apple's warranty and could damage the accessory if done incorrectly, but this still proves as a neat proof of concept for those looking to save a few dollars.
Is your AirTag order arriving today? Discuss with others in our AirTag forum.
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Wait!?!? This just might beat out the wireless mouse with the charging port on the underside of it!
I’m guessing something similar to the Gas Fork that’s used to release Phone Gas? I haven’t seen one for sale yet.
I showed your post to a friend of mine. They died laughing.It’s funny. The Apple Watch is square and the Air Tag is round.
The authorities will be over to take a statement.
Isn’t there a “right-to-drill” thing going around in the US?
What? No one has tried solder yet? Or , better, Arc Welding?
Unlike a Tile or some other item trackers, Apple's new AirTag does not have any holes or openings for attaching it directly to a keychain, forcing customers to purchase accessories like a leather key ring for this purpose.
Interestingly, though, MacRumors forum member smythey has proven that it is possible to drill a hole into the AirTag without breaking it, allowing for a string or a thin key ring to be fed through the opening. The result doesn't look very cosmetically appealing, but smythey said the AirTag seems to function normally after the do-it-yourself job.
A teardown of the AirTag shared on YouTube today provides a first look inside Apple's item tracker, revealing a circular circuit board with seemingly just enough room around the edges to drill a small hole in the plastic.
Keep in mind that drilling a hole into an AirTag will unsurprisingly void Apple's warranty and could damage the accessory if done incorrectly, but this still proves as a neat proof of concept for those looking to save a few dollars.
Is your AirTag order arriving today? Discuss with others in our AirTag forum.
Article Link: It's Possible to Drill a Hole Through an AirTag
I’m assuming they’re still editing the video
If “Ways to fix AirTags” becomes a meme, then these things are going to fly off the shelves and into the pockets of folks looking for that viral internet fame. +double sided tape and… problem solved (until the holders actually ship in a few weeks)
...You may have to explain for some...🤣No need to drill a hole to keep it nearby and never lose it.
'I' just thought through the issue: Solution? 'Gorilla Glue'.....I’m assuming they’re still editing the video