CES 2022: Targus launches backpack that supports 'Find My' app without AirTags

Accessory maker Targus announced today that its Cypress Hero EcoSmart backpack with built-in support for the Apple Find My app will be available in the U.S. in spring or summer 2022 for a suggested price of $149.99.

The backpack is equipped with a small tracking module that can track the backpack's location in the Find My app on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch without using AirTags. Based on images shown on the CES website, it appears that the backpack will support Precision Find, which allows users with an iPhone 11 or newer to see the exact distance and direction to the backpack through auditory, visual, and tactile feedback. Apple opened up the U1 chip to third-party accessories last year.

Targus said the built-in tracker is "highly integrated" into the backpack, while the AirTags can be removed from the backpack and thrown away if stolen. The backpack comes with a replaceable tracker battery that can be charged via USB.

If a backpack becomes separated from its owner but is out of Bluetooth range, it may still be possible for the crowdsourced Find My network to help track it down. For example, if another iPhone user happens to walk by a backpack, their iPhone can detect the backpack's Bluetooth signal and anonymously forward the location to its owner.

Targus says the backpack has a padded compartment that can hold up to a 16-inch MacBook Pro, as well as several other compartments and pockets for additional devices and personal items. The backpack is made from some recycled materials.

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