Apple Announced the new 2021 iPad Pro models recently along with the new M1iMacs. Other than this, the company also announced its highly-rumored AirTag accessory which you can attach to your belongings. The AirTag is priced at $29, which might be its biggest selling point. Take note that there is always a possibility if your AirTag is lost. According to the latest, if your AirTag is lost, it can be identified by Android phones as well. Let’s dive in to see some more details on the scenario.

Lost AirTag Can be Read by Android Phones When They Are Put in Lost Mode

Apple has shared a new support document in which it details that an AirTag in Lost Mode can be identified by iPhones as well as Android phones. It makes perfect sense for Apple to introduce such a feature since anyone who locates the AirTag might not have an iPhone, This feature will basically allow the Android user to find out details of the owner.

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Once the AirTag is put in Lost Mode, Android users can simply tap their phone on the white side of the accessory. This will reveal all the necessary details of the owner to whom you can contact. Upon tapping the AirTag, the Android phone will get a notification with the owner’s information. In addition to this, once the AirTag is separated from its owner, the accessory will play a sound.

AirTag Android Phone

If you hear a sound from the AirTag playing near you, simply locate it and tap the white side of the accessory with your NFC-capable iPhone or Android to reveal the owner’s information. AirTags features an IP67 design which makes it water and dust resistant. In addition to this, the AirTag features one year of battery life with a user-replaceable battery. If you missed the event:

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