Google and Apple partner to fight location tracker stalking
Publishing timestamp: 2024-05-13 13:40:29
Summary
Apple and Google are working to address the downside of Bluetooth trackers like Apple's AirTag by sending alerts to iPhone and Android devices warning users of nearby wireless location tracking devices. This move aims to prevent criminal misuse of trackers while still allowing users to easily find their lost objects. The companies are also working on creating a public industry specification for Bluetooth tracker devices.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/13/google-and-apple-partner-to-fight-location-tracker-stalking.html