The U.S. Client Product Security Fee (CPSC) right this moment introduced that Apple has added a warning label to the AirTag‘s field that claims to maintain its coin-cell battery out of attain of youngsters as a result of extreme danger of harm or dying if the battery is ingested. Apple added a corresponding warning image contained in the AirTag’s battery compartment too.
Apple made these modifications sooner or later after “Reese’s Regulation” went into impact in March 2024, in line with the announcement. The CPSC didn’t point out if the warnings have been added to the AirTag within the U.S. solely or worldwide.
“Reese’s Regulation” goals to stop accidents and deaths brought on by the tiny, round coin-cell batteries. The regulation was named after Reese Hamsmith, a child who died in 2020 after swallowing a coin-cell battery that was within a distant management.
Provided that many AirTags with out these warnings had already been offered, the CPSC stated Apple now shows a warning concerning the hazards of coin-cell batteries within the Discover My app every time a consumer is prompted to alter the AirTag’s battery.
The announcement was first reported by macReports.
Apple is anticipated to launch an AirTag 2 this yr with longer vary for merchandise monitoring. Additionally it is rumored that the AirTag 2’s built-in speaker can be harder to take away in comparison with the unique AirTag, as an anti-stalking measure.
Widespread Tales
RIP, CarPlay 2?
Apple’s web site continues to state that the primary automobile fashions with next-generation CarPlay will “arrive in 2024.” With lower than three days remaining within the yr, nonetheless, that timeframe is trying increasingly unlikely. It might not be solely Apple’s fault if the acknowledged 2024 goal is missed, on condition that it’s in the end as much as automakers to roll out the software program in automobiles, however it’s…
Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional Might Now Be Out of Manufacturing
Apple’s first-generation Imaginative and prescient Professional headset could have now ceased manufacturing, following studies of diminished demand and manufacturing cuts earlier within the yr. In October, The Info’s Wayne Ma reported that Apple had abruptly diminished manufacturing of the Imaginative and prescient Professional headset forward of potential plans to cease making the present model of the system utterly by the top of 2024. With the yr now…
Apple Plans to Broaden iPhone Driver’s Licenses to These 7 U.S. States
In choose U.S. states, residents can add their driver’s license or state ID to the Pockets app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, offering a handy and contactless strategy to show proof of id or age at choose airports and companies, and in choose apps. Under, we define which U.S. states and territories provide the characteristic, and extra states which have dedicated to rolling it out in…
Apple Broke a 13-12 months {Hardware} Streak in 2024
For over a decade, Apple has constantly introduced all-new {hardware} product strains, from the iPad in 2010 to the Imaginative and prescient Professional in 2023. However for the primary time in 14 years, Apple did not announce any main new {hardware} merchandise in 2024, focusing solely on updates and refinements to its present product strains. Whereas Apple unveiled numerous vital {hardware} refreshes in 2024, such…
‘iPhone SE 4’ Rumored to Be Named ‘iPhone 16E’
Apple is anticipated to launch a fourth-generation iPhone SE in March, however it has been rumored that the system could have a distinct identify. The system succeeding the third-generation iPhone SE can be named the iPhone 16E, in line with a December 13 publish from Mounted Focus Digital, an account with over two million followers on Chinese language social media platform Weibo. On December 31, one other leaker…
Apple TV+ Pronounces Free Weekend [Updated]
Apple TV+ is about to be obtainable to stream at no cost from Friday, January 3 to Sunday, January 5, offering its full catalog with no subscription charge. Following a sequence of teasers, Apple confirmed the free weekend on social media, constructing anticipation for brand spanking new releases early in 2025 such because the second season of “Severance.” Merely open the Apple TV app to look at at no cost. Apple has by no means…
AirPods Professional 3 Anticipated Subsequent 12 months: Here is What We Know
Regardless of being launched over two years in the past, Apple’s AirPods Professional 2 proceed to dominate the wi-fi earbud market. Nonetheless, with the AirPods Professional 3 anticipated to launch someday in 2025, anybody considering of shopping for Apple’s premium earbuds could also be questioning if the following technology is value holding out for. Other than their audio and noise-canceling efficiency, that are usually thought to be…
