Tag: Apple AirTag tracking

Crackdown! Apple and Google to jointly combat unwanted tracking of users by Bluetooth devices
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Crackdown! Apple and Google to jointly combat unwanted tracking of users by Bluetooth devices

[ad_1] In a world full of gadgets, yes, every home and office is cluttered by them, location-tracking devices come in handy to help users find personal items like their keys, purse, luggage, and more through crowdsourced finding networks. Shockingly, location-tracking devices can also be misused for unwanted tracking of individuals.To combat this big threat that users face daily, Apple and Google have come together and jointly submitted a proposed industry specification that will help combat the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices for unwanted tracking. "We built AirTag and the Find My network with a set of proactive features to discourage unwanted tracking. This new industry specification builds upon the AirTag protections, and through collaboration with Google results in a c...
Apple AirTag finds stolen Toyota Camry car within hours!
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Apple AirTag finds stolen Toyota Camry car within hours!

[ad_1] There have been many instances when Apple AirTag helped people to locate their lost or stolen items and yes, many times it has been used unethically to track people. In the latest case, the Apple AirTag has come up trumps by successfully tracking a Toyota Camry car! Yes, an Apple AirTag worth just $29 helped to find the stolen car of a US couple and that too within hours. While the couple was asleep, their car was stolen by thieves. Fortunately, the Apple AirTag was attached to it, which helped to track its location through notifications. The theft was recorded on a doorbell camera, which captured footage of the thieves in the act. One of the thieves even attempted to open the door of a nearby car before making off with the couples' vehicle. "I'm able to pinpoint exac...