Apple planning to launch the AirTags at its September event

Sep 15, 2020 09:32 GMT  ·  By

Trackers have been around for a while, and at the same time, Apple has been trying to build a similar device for quite some time.

And now it looks like the time has come for Apple to launch the so-called AirTags, as the company reportedly plans to unveil the device at its hardware event later today.

AirTags is essentially a tracker that will use ultra-wideband technology to connect to your phone and provide you with its real-time location. Needless to say, the whole purpose is to just attach the tracker to any device that you want to track, such as keys, wallets, luggage, and things like that.

While the price isn’t yet known, don’t expect it to come cheap, and I think Apple could sell it for at least $99.

Keychain sold separately

But according to Apple leaker Jon Prosser, the Cupertino-based tech giant is preparing an approach that could take many by surprise. Because every dollar is welcome, Apple will sell the AirTags without a keychain, so essentially, you need to buy one separately. It’s not yet known how much this keychain could cost, but spending extra to be able to use the AirTags is obviously something that you’d totally expect from Apple.

According to the leak, the device will come with a typical Apple design and will feature the company’s long, along with a text on the chrome edge that reads Bluetooth LE, Ultra Wideband, AirTag, Designed by Apple in California, Assembled in China.”

Full information should be shared by Apple later today, with sales very likely to kick off in just a few weeks. It remains to be seen if this becomes another successful Apple product, and you really shouldn’t be too surprised if soon everybody has an Apple AirTag in their wallet just because.