My theory on why they didn't elaborate on U1 / announce the (rumored) object tracking tags: they need better U1 chip penetration geographically before making any promises. Once a bunch of iPhone 11's are out there, they can further test the new product in a more realistic setting, and make adjustments if necessary. There could be some critical flaw that may need reengineering and they won't want a repeat of AirPower.
For instance, if they released the new object tracking tag with iPhone 11's, it would be a bad user experience because U1 is not spread out. Better to wait until the U1 geographically saturates to their standards before releasing it.
They can still talk about U1 in regards to e.g. new AirDrop capabilities, and in other marketing-level generalities.
For instance, if they released the new object tracking tag with iPhone 11's, it would be a bad user experience because U1 is not spread out. Better to wait until the U1 geographically saturates to their standards before releasing it.
They can still talk about U1 in regards to e.g. new AirDrop capabilities, and in other marketing-level generalities.