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Good article about Air Tags new features and the best way to use them

Yes, I'm aware that there have been a large number of threads dealing with Air Tags and tracking luggage. But this article from the WSJ is very informative because it incorporates the new features such as "Lost Mode" and "Sharing your Location" and shows how and when to use them.

It also notes the importance of keeping your iPhone and watch updated with the latest software so that the Air Tags can work effectively, and where to "strategically" stash your Air Tag in your luggage (placement matters). Gifted article linked below.

https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/apple-airtags-luggage-holiday-travel-ce28dbd6?st=6APXgn&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

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The article says batteries with a child proof coating don't work with Air Tags. I found this out after buying the Costco size pack of button batteries. I then learned that using rubbing alcohol to clean off the coating allows them to work with Air Tags just fine.

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That's good to know, Syd—thanks! Mine have always worked, but I usually buy them on Amazon. I should check Costco next time.

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Thanks for sharing Mardee — and thanks for the rubbing alcohol trick, Syd.

Interesting note from the author that Apple doesn't provide a tracking history - so if your items starts making some interesting “stops,” you need to take screenshots to be able to have any kind of a history.