Apple and Google team up to stop stalkers from using AirTags
Companies propose Bluetooth specification standard to battle misuse and improper tracking.
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Companies propose Bluetooth specification standard to battle misuse and improper tracking.
Small devices such as AirTags can easily be used to stealthily track someone without their knowledge. Today Apple and Google jointly unveiled that they've...
Apple and Google said on Tuesday they were working together to curb unwanted tracking of people by Bluetooth devices such as AirTags used…
In a press release this morning, Apple notes that although location-tracking devices help users find personal items like their keys, purse, luggage, and more through crowdsourced finding networks, they can also be misused for unwanted tracking of individuals.
The companies aim to combat the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking.