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Android’s Find My Device likely to get a major upgrade soon: Track anything, anywhere, safely
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Android’s Find My Device likely to get a major upgrade soon: Track anything, anywhere, safely

[ad_1] Losing your Android phone could soon become less of a hassle thanks to a major upgrade to the Find My Device network. Currently, if you've activated Find My Device, you can see your phone's last known location on a map, but only if it's online with location services on.Expanded CompatibilityThe upcoming upgrade removes these limitations. Not only will it work with devices like Android phones and Wear OS watches, but it will also include Bluetooth trackers from popular brands such as Tile, Chipolo, and Pebblebee, according to a Techradar report. This means you can track items like wallets or keys by attaching a Bluetooth tracker, even if they don't natively support Find My Device. An exciting aspect of this upgrade is that items won't need an internet connection or location servic...
Google’s AirTag rival gets a BIG upgrade! Know all about Find My Device feature
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Google’s AirTag rival gets a BIG upgrade! Know all about Find My Device feature

[ad_1] Google made several key announcements at its annual developer event Google I/O 2023 with a primary focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Moreover, it was revealed that Google was also working on an Apple AirTag rival as well as an advanced upgrade to Find My Device to prevent Bluetooth tracker stalking, with a release date planned for “later this summer”. Currently, Find My Device helps users locate misplaced devices that have location capabilities and are connected to the internet. We finally now have a glimpse of what these new features could look like.Find My DeviceA new logo that resembles other Google logos has popped up on some devices running beta builds of Android, and testers have received emails that their device was found using the new Find My Device network, accordin...
Terrified by Bluetooth trackers? Google reveals location tracker killer
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Terrified by Bluetooth trackers? Google reveals location tracker killer

[ad_1] The use of devices that track location is becoming increasingly popular among people as they help keep track of important personal belongings. Location trackers like Apple's AirTag and Tile assist people in keeping a check on lost or stolen items. However, these gadgets have also been notoriously used for unwanted tracking of individuals. Just a few weeks ago, it was revealed that Apple and Google had joined forces to propose and submit an industry specification that will help combat the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices for unwanted tracking.Now Google, at the Google I/O 2023, announced a big feature coming soon that will aid in combating this misuse of location tracking devices. New Find My Device NetworkGoogle announced that it is currently working on a new Find My...