ZDNET's key takeaways The Chipolo Pop Tracker tag is small, durable, water-resistant, and loud.
User-replaceable battery lasts a year.
Like all third-party tags, they do not support Apple's own precision finding. $29 at Amazon
For me, finder tags like the Apple AirTags have been a game changer. And that's not a word of hyperbole. They have literally saved me countless hours of hassle, headaches, and heart-wrenching frustration trying to find out where I put something down.
Okay, I know if I took my grandpa's advice and "had a place for everything and put everything in its place," I wouldn't need them, but that doesn't happen (sorry, Grandpa!).
Also: These durable mounts made my AirTags twice as useful (and more secure)
Now that the finder tag market has opened up to third-party players, we're seeing some real innovation. One company that has stood out to me is the Slovenian tech company Chipolo. I've tested, reviewed, and used several tags from this company, and they don't disappoint.
Chipolo has just released a new line of tags -- the Pop. These tags can be used with Apple's Find My or Google's Find My Device networks, which means your devices can be found pretty much anywhere in the world.
Finding your lost stuff has never been easier. Chipolo/ZDNET
Each tag has a Bluetooth range of 300 feet/90 meters. The tags come in a range of colors -- blue, black, green, red, white, and yellow -- so you can color-coordinate with your wardrobe or personalize things like keys.
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