NBC DFW: Apple's Changes Seek to Make It Harder for Criminals to Track You Using AirTags Apple's Changes Seek to Make It Harder for Criminals to Track You Using AirTags Apple has released a new firmware update for AirTag 2, introducing an updated tracking sound designed to make unwanted AirTags easier to find. According to Apple’s release notes, AirTag firmware ... So you're saying its useless because the airtag was poorly hidden and easily discovered by the theif?

Context Explanation

I'd say that the use case of airtags makes it very useful. I have one for tv remote which get lost so easily. My keys - again which are easily misplaced. My daughters are using airtags to ensure they don't leave their passports behind I don't think Apple markets the airtags as theft recovery ...

Insight Material

Macworld Apple’s AirTags have a host of privacy and security features, including notifications when an AirTag that isn’t yours (or one you have permitted) is seen traveling with you. In such a case, ... The second-generation AirTag arrives five years after the original, bringing improvements to tracking range, speaker output, and internal design while retaining the same outward design and accessory compatibility. At the same time, first-generation AirTags remain available from some retailers at reduced prices, raising the question of whether the newer model is worth choosing over the original ... Based on your own personal experience, what have you found to be the best use of your AirTags?

Final Conclusion

For me: 1st Locating a lost checked bag on an airline flight (Happened only once but ended up being really important) 2nd Finding my misplaced keys I just read that AirTags don’t work both ways like Tile does. In other words you can’t press on the AirTag to ping your phone if have your keys but misplaced your iPhone. Is this correct? Why would Apple not include that feature?