![]() Apple later opened up its Find My network to third parties, but even so Tile complained about the company requiring such accessories to work exclusively through the Find My app. ![]() However, even before Apple announced AirTag, Tile went to Congress to complain about how Apple was preventing other companies from providing the same integration that Apple accessories have with iOS devices. While Apple’s accessory is only available in one design, Tile has trackers that fit different types of use – like a really small “sticker” for remotes and a card-shaped tracker to be kept in a wallet. ![]() Tile was founded in 2012 and it offers a variety of tracking devices that work similarly to AirTag. With the acquisition of Tile, we will now be able to provide a unique and all-encompassing solution for finding the people, pets and things that families care about most,” said Chris Hulls, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Office of Life360. “Life360 is on a mission to simplify safety so families can live fully. Tile CEO CJ Prober will join the Life360 board of directors, while the company promises to keep the Tile brand as well as all its current employees.įor those unfamiliar, Life360 is a focused family tracking platform with features such as location history, favorite routes, personalized alerts, SOS messages, and more. Tile, a popular company focused on tracking devices is about to be acquired by another tracking company called “Life360.” Both companies announced a deal on Wednesday amid growing competition with Apple’s AirTag and other similar accessories.Īccording to the announcement (via The Verge), Tile is being acquired for $205 million and the purchase is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2022. ![]()
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