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Apple AirTags: See one of Apple's tiniest products ever

The AirTag is a lightweight, stainless steel disc with the Apple logo on one side.

Patrick Holland
Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything mobile. He is a colorful raconteur who will guide you through the ever-changing, fast-paced world of phones, especially the iPhone and iOS. He used to co-host CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast and interviewed guests like Jeff Goldblum, Alfre Woodard, Stephen Merchant, Sam Jay, Edgar Wright and Roy Wood Jr.
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Apple Airtags, the beacon-style devices work similarly to Tile and Samsung's SmartTag Bluetooth trackers. 

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You can attach it to an object easily misplaced like your keys and you can keep track of where it is using Apple's Find My app and network.

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The small size of an AirTag can't be overstated. It weighs roughly the same as two quarters.

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It's bigger than a Junior Mint, a Milk Dud and a Mento, as you can see.

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But not by much. AirTags might be Apple's smallest product yet.

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Apple says the AirTags setup is similar to how you activate AirPods.

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If you've misplaced your item in a public place, you can place the AirTag in Lost Mode and get notified once it's in range or has been located by the Find My network. 

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If you haven't already, you'll have to update your iPhone software to iOS 14.5 for it to work.

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Apple AirTags cost $29 (£29, AU$45) each or $99 (£99, AU$149) for a pack of four, and will be available for preorder on Friday. They'll sell in stores on April 30. 

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Despite its tiny size, the Apple AirTag has Bluetooth, ultra wideband and NFC to help you keep track of your items.

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Keep scrolling to check out more AirTag photos.

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Apple AirTags cost $29 (£29, AU$45) each or $99 (£99, AU$149) for a pack of four, and will be available for preorder on Friday. They'll sell in stores on April 30. You can also find different AirTags accessories like keychains and eyeglasses straps available from third-party sellers like Belkin. 

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