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Old 03-07-2023, 09:50 AM   #20
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Keep in mind that AirTags work by leveraging the sheer scale of iPhones out there. Other phones pick up their signals and pass on the location — built into the OS. Tile has the same basic technology — but not the same network (requires other people to have the Tile app installed). There are devices that have gps and cell connections, so can work independent, but they cost a lot more and have higher power needs (AirTag batteries last over a year…)

We have a few AirTags - we have them in keychains and in luggage now…
Just stunning. Amazing. My mind is blown. I just did not stop to think of all of the applications, 90% non creepy. 10% creepy.
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