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The problem is that without the beep, these devices are no different than your standard GPS tracker that you could use to track someone without their consent.
by RIMR 5y ago
The problem is that without the beep, these devices are no different than your standard GPS tracker that you could use to track someone without their consent. So it beeps so indemnify Apple from that use case.
And for good reason. These devices are already getting popular with abusive spouses. It's worth planning for the worst case scenarios for these things, because they are real.
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- asdff 5y agoApple already sells a silent gps tracker: the iPhone. Realistically a piece of duct tape is all you need to put an iPhone under a car, then you can track it with Find My. This way would be better than using an airtag, since it wouldn't beep and I think it also wouldn't send a notification, but it gives you the same resolution (albeit shorter battery life).
- lm28469 5y ago> Realistically a piece of duct tape is all you Realistically you have to be much more determined to buy an additional phone and another sim card + pay for the data vs simply using an airtag. If you're already that determined just buy a proper gps tracker. You'd also have to find a way to recharge the iphone constantly, problem that you wouldn't have with an airtag. An airtag is much easier to hide too (bags, clothes, ...) The fact that you can already track someone relatively easily doesn't mean that introducing a new small/cheap/easy to use tracking device is a good thing
- watwut 5y agoRealistically, it is pretty expensive and the batteries will run out soon.
- mensetmanusman 5y agoVinyl tape disables the beep, so it is kind of pointless.