Menu Home News Hardware Gaming Mobile Finance Deals Reviews How To Wccftech Mobile Apple Announced Its AirTags Four Years Ago Today, And While These Trackers Are A Helpful Tool In Locating Missing Items, Their Launch Has Deterred Crime, To An Extent Omar Sohail • Apr 20, 2025 at 11:50am EDT The extensive Find My network developed by Apple alongside the AirTags has given the masses enough reason to grab several of these trackers to keep an eye on their belongings, and to monitor their more expensive possessions, such as cars, which are more susceptible to theft. In the four years that the company announced these circular-shaped devices, the AirTags have been a godsend for thousands, while also stirring up some controversy from those who believe these are tools that will fuel the flames for stalkers, while also putting a major dent in competitors’ business. Overall, AirTags has managed to provide the means to users to curb crime, just as long as they seek a proper law enforcement channel, but stalking concerns will remain active During Apple’s preview of the AirTags, the obvious issue that others would have are the innumerable stalking attempts, as with these trackers, almost anyone or anything could be located. At $29 apiece, these would barely pinch the finances, but Apple has made every effort it can to allay these nefarious activities. For instance, a device running iOS or iPadOS will alert the owner if someone else’s AirTag is with them, with the feature also ported to Android smartphones. Additionally, a beeping sound will begin playing, warning others of its presence. Unfortunately, there are times when people who voice their concerns against AirTags are correct in their assessment, as there have been instances where multiple individuals felt that their safety had been compromised, such as when Australian tourists found the trackers in their luggage, forcing them to alter their holiday plans due to stalking fears. In a related incident, a woman informed the authorities that a man was pursuing her, claiming that he was her husband. Luckily, the person kept receiving alerts on her device from the nearby AirTag to prepare her for the impending danger. A class-action lawsuit was also filed against Apple’s AirTags, claiming that these tools were an ideal addition for stalkers, but we would like to assume that where technology exists to provide genuine help to people, there are always those who will continue to misuse it. Whatever potential threats these AirTags can conjure up, one can agree that these devices have contributed more towards keeping crime at bay as much as possible. In fact, these trackers have become so effective in preventing car thefts that Colorado police were giving them out to citizens for free, as it would make life significantly easier for both parties. There was also an occasion where a carpenter successfully recovered machinery worth $5 million that had been stolen, with a family vehicle also located by the police as a result of having AirTags hidden in it. Unfortunately, not all incidents related to crime have had a pleasant outcome, but that is the result of those who pursue thieves without informing law enforcement. Such was the case when a 61-year-old tragically met her demise while tracking down criminals using the AirTag. Then again, at $79.99 for a 4-pack on Amazon, should you ever have bad luck befall you, such as the ones mentioned above, you can rest assured that AirTags will become a barrier between a successful crime and a failed one. Subscribe to get an everyday digest of the latest technology news in your inbox Follow us on Topics Sections Company Some posts on wccftech.com may contain affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com © 2025 WCCF TECH INC. 700 - 401 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada