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Apple announced on April 7, local time, that the “find” network is now compatible with third-party products. Compatible earphones, bicycles and key chains will be available the following week and beyond.
“Works with Apple Find My” mark on compatible products
Apple has announced that it is now possible to find third-party accessories using the Find My network on iPhones and iPads, as previously announced when iOS 14 was announced.
You’ll be able to find a wide range of products by leveraging the “find” network that was previously only available on Apple products.
Third-party accessories that support the Find My network will display the “Works with Apple Find My” mark, similar to the MFi (Made for iPhone) program.
The Find My Certification Asst. App, published by Apple for developers of MFi programs, is provided for development testing of these accessories.
Compatible products will be released from Belkin etc.
As the first third-party products, the following products will be released sequentially from next week.
Belkin wireless earphones “SOUND FORM Freedom True Wireless Earbuds”
Chipolo’s water resistant lightweight tag “ONE Spot”
VanMoof electric bicycles “S3” and “X3”
Draft specifications for UWB chipsets will also be released later this spring
Apple is also announcing a draft spec for chip makers, due out later this spring.
Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology enables devices with compliant chipsets to locate accurately, including directional information, at close range.
In addition, Apple does not mention the loss prevention tag “AirTags” which is rumored to be released soon in the press release.
Source: Apple
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Source: iPhone Mania