Sometimes it’s the inadvertent accessory product launches that give things away.
A case accessory from Cyril, which is a sub-brand of Spine, has been listed online for pre-order, its shipping date of “late October” hinting at Apple’s anticipated AirTags product.
The listing also mentions that the product is “for AirTag,” is available in alternate colors, and is priced at $19.99
The product offers the following specifications:
- Stylish and classy vegan leather strap case perfect accessory for minimalist
- Firm button clasp keeps your AirTag securely
- Hang your AirTag on your bag, key, wallets, clutches with stylish gold clip-on carabiner
- Wireless charging compatible.
- CYRILL Basic Leather strap case for Apple AirTag (2020)
The listing also mentions a wireless charging feature for AirTags, which falls in line with previous suggestions that AirTags may charge wirelessly or on the back of an iPhone, as opposed to using a replaceable CR2032 battery.
Finally, it’s thought that given the released product information, the AirTags will feature a slim disc-like design with a white front. The leather portion of the accessory also seems to be very similar to leaked images of an alleged Apple-designed AirTag keychain accessory from last year.
AirTags are expected to work similarly to other item trackers such as Tile, allowing users to attach them to various items like cameras, wallets, keys, glasses, and more, to be able to locate them if they are misplaced. Rumors indicate AirTags will feature a built-in U1 ultra wideband chip for accurate indoor positioning information that will also allow for augmented reality-based tracking functionality.
Hints as to the forthcoming AirTags product have been present since markers were found in iOS 13’s beta code, which suggested a 2020 launch. Earlier this month, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Apple will release AirTags at some point in 2021, though he did not provide more specific information.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.