Google and Apple Launch Partnership to Help You Find Lost Devices, While Protecting Privacy
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Google announced an Android-based Find My Device network to help locate lost phones, trackers, headphones, etc. Launching early next week.
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Apple adding support to iOS 17.5 to discover and alert users about nearby third-party item trackers. This allows Google to launch its network.
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Apple and Google partnered to develop an industry tracker specification to prevent misuse of Bluetooth trackers for unwanted tracking of people.
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After AirTags launched, stories emerged of them being used for stalking. So Apple made changes to improve unwanted tracker alerts, but Android devices couldn't identify AirTags.
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Google's Find My network will let Android users find devices even when offline. It will work with Fast Pair accessories and other Android electronics.