Photo Depicts Alleged AirTag Keychain

[MacRumors]

Rumors have suggested Apple's upcoming AirTags Bluetooth item trackers will come with various accessories to allow them to be attached to items, and now an alleged AirTag keychain has surfaced on Twitter.

Leaker Fudge (@choco_bit) shared what might be an AirTag carrying accessory in a Saddle Brown color.

A patent for an 'AirTag' accessory​

As Fudge points out, the design of the ring is similar to what's been seen in an AirTag patent, but it is something that's easy to fake and therefore the legitimacy of the accessory in the photo cannot be confirmed. Fudge suggests taking the leak with a "bit of salt" because it's easy to reproduce, but if legitimate, this could be our first look at an AirTag accessory.

Another AirTag accessory patent image​

AirTags themselves are believed to be small, round discs that can be attached to items to allow those items to be tracked in the Find My app right alongside iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple devices.

A rendering of what AirTags could look like​

There have been a lot of mixed rumors on when AirTags first launched, and there's still no clear word on when we might see them. It's possible AirTags will make an appearance at the November event, but it may not be likely given the event's expected Mac focus.

Instead, Apple could hold AirTags until sometime in 2021. For more on what to expect when Apple launches AirTags, check out our guide.

Article Link: Photo Depicts Alleged AirTag Keychain

 

[sniffies]

No more lost puppies!

I can finally track my cat, two dogs, and turtle.

 

[farewelwilliams]

can it find where AirPower went tho?

 

[gugy]

Just release this damn thing!

 

[carrrrrlos]

Perfect xmas gift for that not to tech saavy “I'm not cheating’” partner.

 

[nmcordeiro]

I hope they make a thin one that attaches to your iPhone with MagSafe and is around the same size as the MagSafe charger just maybe a little thinner.

 

[Chompineer]

Perfect xmas gift for that not to tech saavy “I'm not cheating’” partner.

Just add them to your iCloud family and enable share device location, lol.

 

[jz0309]

I’d love for this to be released, but, I think that pic is a fake, look how the wording is not perfectly aligned in the middle across the circle, more space to the top of the letters in one space, and more to the bottom in another...

 

[yaxomoxay]

Need one for the remote

 

[luvbug]

Perfect xmas gift for that not to tech saavy “I'm not cheating’” partner.

If you feel a need to do something like that, then the game is already over. Save your money (or airtag) for something else (like your faithful 4-legged friend).

 

[dannyyankou]

Looks a little bulky

 

[jimthing]

Lol, just $59 "accessory" for the actual Airtag that costs the same for a 3-pack.
...we can see it now. 🙄

 

[Apple_Robert]

I will reserve excitement (if applicable) until after Airtags is announced.

 

[Toratek]

I’d love for this to be released, but, I think that pic is a fake, look how the wording is not perfectly aligned in the middle across the circle, more space to the top of the letters in one space, and more to the bottom in another...

Thanks for saving me from typing the exact same thing.

 

[DEXTERITY]

Looks fake since when does put designed by apple, etc, etc

 

[KeithBN]

I hope they make a thin one that attaches to your iPhone with MagSafe and is around the same size as the MagSafe charger just maybe a little thinner.

Umm...
Why?!

 

[harper101]

Now we can pretty much guess that AirTags will come with a rechargeable battery and that it will charge via MagSafe Duo.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

It's coming!

 

[mazz0]

I hope they make a thin one that attaches to your iPhone with MagSafe and is around the same size as the MagSafe charger just maybe a little thinner.

Why would you want one attached to your phone?

 

[bluespark]

Well, that's logo-y.

 

[JeepGC]

really excited for these to launch. i had a tile a few years back, but didn't like the app. i really like how the locations are integrated into the find my app. even though ive gotten (significantly) more organized since then, airtags would be very helpful.

 

[calstanford]

Holy moly that’s fugly. Johnny Ive gone leading to horribly cheap designs? Like that ugly plasticky dual charger for $129. Now this big weird case thing for airtags that looks like hanging testicles

 

[hellosil]

If this is real, I’ll eat my shoe (if I can find it).

 

[kingalien]

Fake. Apple wouldn’t etch the ‘Designed by Apple’ on a standard key ring. Embossed on the leather I would be inclined to believe it.

 

[LegCortex]

I hope they make a thin one that attaches to your iPhone with MagSafe and is around the same size as the MagSafe charger just maybe a little thinner.

In the iPhones with UWB this would be redundant, I think? Unless I’m misunderstanding the underlying technology.