Google has just announced the rollout of unknown tracker alerts for Android devices.
and Google pledged to help combat the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices for unwanted tracking. The joint statement mentioned that a key element to reducing misuse is a universal, OS-level solution that is able to detect trackers made by different companies.is meant to develop such a uniform solution that will improve detectability. Today, Google fulfilled one of the promises made at I/O 2023 by announcing the rollout of unknown tracker alerts for Android devices.
Thanks to the new feature, Android users will be automatically notified if an unknown Bluetooth tracker is separated from its owner and is determined to be traveling with you. The alerts offer extra details when you tap the notification, including the ability to view a map of where the tracker was seen traveling with you.
Additionally, users can tap “Play sound” to have the tracker make a noise that will help them locate it without the owner of the tracker knowing. Interestingly enough, some Bluetooth trackers may share their serial number or additional info about the owner of the device when you bring the device near the back of your phone.
But the new feature is not just meant to inform you about unwanted tracking devices, it can also help prevent that from happening. For example, you can manually scan your surroundings for trackers without waiting for an alert. The manual scan feature detects any trackers nearby that are separated from their owners. It can be found in the
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