After weeks of delays thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, Apple finally unveiled its brand new iPhone 12 range this month. But while the four-phone lineup gave fans a lot to chew over, one particular product was quite conspicuous in its absence.
Apple was expected to launch its much-rumoured AirTags accessory, at this month's 'Hi, Speed' event, but in the end, the location-tracking devices were ironically missing in action. But before you give up hope, renowned Apple tipster Jon Prosser (below) is suggesting they could arrive next month.
All final performance testing for AirTags (B389) will be 100% completed on November 6. After this testing, products typically ship within 30 days.Sure looks like we’re getting AirTags for sure at the November event.October 23, 2020
Similar to existing trackers from brands such as Tile, AirTags are expected to be able to attach to your valuables and be located online or via an app (most likely Apple's existing 'Find My' app). Patents spotted this week by Patently Apple suggest they'll be able to use both bluetooth and WiFi for location tracking.
Leaked renders of Apple's AirTags (Image credit: Jon Prosser on Twitter)
As for AirTags' design, leaked renders (above) suggest a circular shape rather like a bottle cap. While the exact size isn't clear, we'd expect them to be pretty inconspicuous if they're designed to attach to everyday valuables such as your phone or keys. The leaked patents reveal that AirTags will also feature a built-in battery as well as splash-proofing.
We have our fingers crossed that AirTags will arrive next month. While the small, white circles might not look like the flashiest of Apple devices, any creative who has ever experienced the pain of misplacing their kit will surely agree that they sound pretty handy indeed.
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Daniel John is Senior News Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of art, design, branding and lifestyle tech (which often translates to tech made by Apple). He joined in 2020 after working in copywriting and digital marketing with brands including ITV, NBC, Channel 4 and more.
