An Apple AirTag actually did some major good for a West London couple who managed to recover their stolen Jaguar E-PACE — without much help from the police,DMCA they told the BBC.
As reported by the BBC, the couple’s £46,000 (roughly $62,000 USD) SUV was taken from their home in early June. Fortunately, they’d stashed an AirTag inside. After reporting the theft, they handed over the real-time location data to the police, expecting a swift response.
It didn’t come, the couple said. Despite the tracker placing the car just nine minutes away, they said officers failed to act with the urgency the couple had hoped for. So, they took matters into their own hands.
The AirTag led them to a nearby residential street where the Jaguar sat, parked and intact. Reclaiming it wasn’t as simple as turning the key; they had to prove ownership and work with the software provider to reactivate the vehicle’s immobilizer system.
According to the BBC, the police didn’t follow up until a week after the couple had already retrieved the car and notified them of the recovery.
This story is a lighter moment in the complicated landscape Apple cracked open with the launch of AirTags in 2021. Since then, the tracking discs have been at the center of serious privacy and safety concerns, including their use in stalking and domestic abuse cases. Apple says it has built in several safety features to address this.
The most significant is that if someone spends several hours near an unknown AirTag, they’ll get a notification alerting them to its presence, whether they’re using iOS or Android.
Topics Apple
Previous：Don’t Let Them Win
Juneteenth, From Atlanta to Oakland
Thousands of new Waymo self
Peter Dinklage talks 'Game of Thrones,' Super Bowl ad
Alexa is rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl
Which Side Are They On?
Court rules Spotify and Apple Music must pay artists more for songs
Little girl found the creepiest sock and shoe combination imaginable
'The Purge' is back on July 4 and the first poster wants to MAGA
A Shoot-Em-Up for the Resistance
Cryptocurrency Tether accused of being a scam and pumping up Bitcoin
Projections of Melania
Chrissy Teigen, John Legend donate $200,000 on behalf of U.S. gymnasts
'The Purge' is back on July 4 and the first poster wants to MAGA
Child advocates call on Facebook to discontinue 'Messenger Kids
Best eye massager deal: Save $50 on RENPHO Eye Massager
Mom can't stop laughing after she learns the word 'queef'
U2 blasts Trump during Grammy's performance
How Alexa, your computer, and even your sex robot can affect your love life
The Silent Treatment
Buddybank launches banking iPhone app with focus on conversations
'Silo' Season 2, episode 9: What is the safeguard?The Ultrahuman Ring Air now comes in 18K gold – for a steep priceBest free online courses from Stanford UniversityBest tool deal: Get the Dewalt 142Apple opens up about Siri privacy in wake of lawsuitPolitical content is back on Instagram and Threads — sans factCES 2025: The best smart glassesWashington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls 2025 livestream: Watch NBA onlineBest CES deal: Get the brandWashington Wizards vs. Chicago Bulls 2025 livestream: Watch NBA onlineCES 2025: The Withings Omnia Smart Mirror offered to connect me to a specialist for a health issueWordle today: The answer and hints for January 9, 2025The best and weirdest new tech of CES 2025Streaming deals: Get free Peacock, Paramount+, and MaxNYT Connections hints and answers for January 10: Tips to solve 'Connections' #579.The story behind Pluto's huge moon bodes well for distant ocean worldsBest Audible deal: 3 months for $0.99 per monthBest Google Pixel deal: Save $50 on Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm)Get Peacock Premium for free with Instacart+Best LG OLED TV deal: Save $100 on 48 Netflix uses 'Black Mirror' concept device to promote binge watching A very messed up 'Cars 3' teaser trailer just fell out of the sky Andy Murray proves 2016 isn't all bad, receives congrats from J.K. Rowling The harsh reality that dog petting polar bears don't exist Donald Trump slams 'Hamilton' cast for its message to Mike Pence Is red wine destined to become the new rosé? Kanye West concert canceled following Trump, Beyoncé rants Ninjas in Pyjamas beat SK Gaming to win 'CS:GO' champinoship Facebook launches hiring spree for new London HQ You're likely tired of the Mannequin Challenge, but BAFTA just nailed it Arguments over the true colour of these stupid flip flops can now cease Giant rats could help fight wildlife smuggling in Africa Is William the Man in Black on Westworld? Episode 8 may prove it Green Day chant against the KKK and Trump at the American Music Awards Don’t steal a yacht, and 41 other life lessons we learned from 'Gilmore Girls' Jay Pharoah breaks out his bigly Donald Trump impression at the AMAs 7 unexpectedly great moments from Season 7 of 'Gilmore Girls' Offensively decorated cake sent this state senator over the edge Uber taps the big fat Indian wedding season Sabra recalls hummus that may make you sick