This is a bit strange, but it could lead to something interesting.
A leaked report from a source known as “Fudge” has stated that Apple’s rumored AirTags product could feature speakers and will work with devices that don’t have the U1 chip. They will also require activation lock as a security measure.
Per the report:
Alongside the speaker, Fudge also says that the AirTags will come with an accelerometer, which detects motion. Fudge does not elaborate on this, so we don’t know entirely what it is for.
The most recent thing Fudge announced was that the AirTags may come in multiple different colours, which could be really cool. However, if AirTags are anything like AirPods, colours might not ever arrive.
It’s hard to know exactly what to expect from the AirTags and what they’ll have, but the conventional wisdom is they could offer some neat surprises once they ship. Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via The Mac Observer, AppleInformed, and @choco_bit