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Apple is being sued by women who claim the California-based company's AirTag devices have made it easier for former partners and stalkers to track them.

by a pair of women who say the company's AirTag tracking devices made it easier for former partners and other stalkers to track victims down., Hughes et al v. Apple Inc., contends the tech giant has been unable to protect users from unwanted trafficking through AirTag since launching what it called the "stalker proof" device in April 2021.

Lauren Hughes said her boyfriend had tracked her down after placing an AirTag in her car's wheel well. The other plaintiff said her estranged husband tracked her after putting an AirTag in their child's backpack.While the $29 AirTags are supposed to be used for people to find lost items, law enforcement has said some peopleApple AirTag devices made in partnership with Hermes during the Spring Loaded virtual product launch in Tiskilwa, Ill., April 20, 2021.

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