Apple's latest event yesterday (September 15) had plenty to offer anyone interested in new smartwatches like the Apple Watch 6 or Apple's latest tablets, including the iPad Air 4. However, the Apple AirTags did not make an appearance, confounding those who were expecting to see the much talked about key finder.

That doesn't mean AirTags won't make an appearance. Since yesterday's event will be the first of at least two Apple product launches this fall, AirTags will likely debut alongside the iPhone 12. And if AirTags do make an appearance, at least one leaker believes that AirTags will be "more exciting than you think."

That prediction was made by Jon Prosser, who accurately predicted the agenda for Apple's September 15 get-together; after Apple's event was over, Prosser said that Apple saving AirTags for the yet-to-be-announced iPhone event makes "sense," he tweeted.

AirTags are rumored to be circular gadgets that attach to valuables like keys. It will presumably work with Apple's Find My app to track the location of friends and Apple devices. That functionality would be extended to everything that has an AirTag attached to it. It is also envisioned that other people's items with AirTag attached could be used in conjunction with their own iPhone 11 or higher and an augmented reality mode that would display all tags in the immediate vicinity.

Prosser has discussed AirTags in detail in the past, posting 3D renderings based on real images and ideas created by third parties. He claims that there is no logo on the front; instead, information is engraved on a metal disk on the back. Each tag is slightly larger than a bottle cap, he says. There will likely be a keychain that includes a "small leather pouch" where users can carry the tags, but there is no attachment option.

Apple has not yet spoken about the rumored tracker product, but that is not out of character for the tight-lipped company. the imminent debut of the iPhone 12 means that AirTags are likely to appear soon. the UWB based ultra-precise tracking could give Bluetooth-based keyfinders like the Tile Pro a shot in the arm.