Apple launches AirTag detector app for Android to boost privacy
3 years ago

Apple launches AirTag detector app for Android to boost privacy

The Hindu  

Apple Inc said on Monday it had launched an Android app to help users scan nearby AirTags or other similar item trackers that might be traveling with them without their knowledge, in an effort to boost privacy. The Tracker Detect app, which Apple released on Google's Play Store, says that a user can scan to try to find AirTags or compatible devices if they believed someone is using it to track their location. Apple said the app enables Android users to proactively scan for item trackers that are no longer with their owner. "We are raising the bar on privacy for our users and the industry, and hope others will follow," an Apple spokesperson said in a statement.

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Apple AirTags Are On Sale At Amazon
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Apple AirTags Are On Sale At Amazon

Huff Post  

The Real Deal: We use deal trackers and commerce experience to sift through “fake” hike-and-drop deals and other deceptive sales tactics. Apple’s AirTags do exactly that, making them a tiny yet must-have travel companion — so it’s no wonder they’ve been a consistent bestseller here at HuffPost. Here’s how they works: Each AirTag can ping its own location, so when …

Apple may launch new AirTag in 2025 with enhanced security features
1 month ago

Apple may launch new AirTag in 2025 with enhanced security features

India Today  

Apple is preparing to release its second-generation AirTag around mid-2025, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The new model is expected to feature notable improvements in range, wireless connectivity, and security, making it a significant update over the original version released in 2021. The upcoming AirTag, codenamed B589, will build on the success of its predecessor with three key upgrades: –Better …

Apple rumoured to launch AirTag with privacy upgrades, new chip
1 month ago

Apple rumoured to launch AirTag with privacy upgrades, new chip

India TV News  

Apple is gearing up to launch its next generation of Apple AirTag. The company is yet to confirm the launch of an upgraded tracking device but a new report suggests that the new AirTag will come with several new upgrades, including a new design and wireless chipset. Apple AirTag 2 launch According to Mark Gurman in his weekly Power On …

You Can Get A Pack Of Apple AirTags For 29% Off Right Now — The Lowest Price Of The Year
1 month, 1 week ago

You Can Get A Pack Of Apple AirTags For 29% Off Right Now — The Lowest Price Of The Year

Huff Post  

The Real Deal: We use deal trackers and commerce experience to sift through “fake” hike-and-drop deals and other deceptive sales tactics. Have you ever lost something — luggage, your keys, a backpack — and thought, “Man, I can’t wait until a Jetsons-style future when I can immediately push a button to know where my belongings are, and track them with …

Apple AirTags are helping cops catch thieves. Here’s how you can protect yourself
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple AirTags are helping cops catch thieves. Here’s how you can protect yourself

LA Times  

Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies were led to two suspected mail thieves after a woman mailed herself an Apple AirTag, a personal tracking device that led authorities to her stolen mail. Her mail, including the packaged AirTag, was stolen and she shared the tracking information with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. Santa Barbara County sheriff’s officials have noticed the …

AirTag-like trackers for Android phones are finally here
4 months, 1 week ago

AirTag-like trackers for Android phones are finally here

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Brands including Eufy, Chipolo and Pebblebee have launched item trackers that support Google’s …

Stalked with an AirTag? A class-action lawsuit against Apple in California will move forward
9 months ago

Stalked with an AirTag? A class-action lawsuit against Apple in California will move forward

LA Times  

A class-action lawsuit accuses Apple of taking inadequate steps to prevent stalkers from using its AirTag tracking devices, which the company once called “stalker-proof.” Victims of stalkers who used Apple AirTags to track their whereabouts will be able to move forward with their lawsuit against the tech giant, a federal judge has ruled. Friday’s decision by U.S. District Judge Vince …

Why I’m Using AirTags To Track My Pet
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why I’m Using AirTags To Track My Pet

Huff Post  

Amazon and Etsy Dogs and cats wearing wearing AirTag holders from Amazon to hold their location-tracking AirTags. They’re a favorite among HuffPost shopping editors, one of the top-selling items among HuffPost readers and vouched for by nearly 90,000 5-star rating on Amazon for helping track down stolen vehicles, lost luggage, misplaced keys and wallets and more. Luckily, a neighbor did …

Know how Google's 'Unknown tracker alerts' feature protects you
1 year, 4 months ago

Know how Google's 'Unknown tracker alerts' feature protects you

India TV News  

Google has recently started rolling out the "unknown tracker alerts" feature to Android 6.0+ users, as announced during this year's Google I/O developer event. The feature works by automatically alerting Android users if an unknown Bluetooth tracker is separated from its owner and found to be moving alongside them. By navigating to Settings > Safety & Emergency > Unknown Tracker …

Google brings anti-stalking feature to alert users about unknown AirTags: Details inside
1 year, 4 months ago

Google brings anti-stalking feature to alert users about unknown AirTags: Details inside

Live Mint  

Despite its numerous benefits, concerns about Apple AirTag being used as a potential device to stalk individuals exist. To address these concerns, Apple implemented various measures, and now Google has also introduced additional features for Android users. When your Android device detects an unknown Bluetooth tracker in close proximity, you will receive an alert. Upon receiving an alert, users can …

Apple and Google join hands for common good, will work to defeat trackers and stalkers
1 year, 7 months ago

Apple and Google join hands for common good, will work to defeat trackers and stalkers

India Today  

Apple and Google are working together to fight against people who use tracking devices like AirTags to stalk or track others without their permission. “Apple launched AirTag to give users the peace of mind knowing where to find their most important items.We built AirTag and the Find My network with a set of proactive features to discourage unwanted tracking — …

Apple and Google launches an initiative to restrict unwanted tracking
1 year, 7 months ago

Apple and Google launches an initiative to restrict unwanted tracking

India TV News  

Apple and Google said that they have jointly submitted an industry specification to help combat the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices for unwanted tracking. He further added, "This new industry specification builds upon the AirTag protections, and through collaboration with Google results in a critical step forward to help combat unwanted tracking across iOS and Android." The specification has been …

Apple AirTags: What You Need To Know About Tracking Danger
2 years ago

Apple AirTags: What You Need To Know About Tracking Danger

Huff Post  

The Washington Post via Getty Images AirTags are small enough to be attached to keys and luggage without being intrusive -- something that stalkers have taken advantage of. “I was concerned very shortly after they were released when I started seeing reports of stalking and being contacted by people who were being stalked using these devices.” In February, Apple condemned …

AirTags are being used to track people and cars. Here's what is being done about it
2 years, 10 months ago

AirTags are being used to track people and cars. Here's what is being done about it

NPR  

AirTags are being used to track people and cars. Here's what is being done about it Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Levitt Michael Levitt Apple's AirTags were billed as a cheap and easy way to track everything from your keys and wallet to your backpack, but in recent months, there have been a number of reports of the small …

AirTag Updates: AirTags can no longer be used to stalk people, Apple announces updates to stop unwanted tracking
2 years, 10 months ago

AirTag Updates: AirTags can no longer be used to stalk people, Apple announces updates to stop unwanted tracking

India Today  

Ever since Apple announced the AirTags, there have been countless instances of people being stalked using the device. However, Apple has now announced a slew of updates that will stop unwanted tracking through AirTags. Talking about new updates, Apple said in a blog post, “AirTag was designed to help people locate their personal belongings, not to track people or another …

Apple announced to make AirTag for tracking personal items through 'Find My app'
2 years, 10 months ago

Apple announced to make AirTag for tracking personal items through 'Find My app'

India TV News  

Highlights Apple announced to make key updates to AirTags for tracking personal items Apple will implement a series of updates to both AirTags and Find My network The warning alerts will make it clear that the AirTag is linked to an Apple ID With an aim to curb unwanted tracking, Apple has announced to make key updates to AirTags that …

Apple Launches AirTags App For Android, But It Doesn’t Do What You May Think
3 years ago

Apple Launches AirTags App For Android, But It Doesn’t Do What You May Think

News 18  

Cupertino-based giant Apple has launched an Android app for its AirTag item trackers. The app, named Tracker Detect, is available for download on the Google Play Store and is intended to help Android users identify unexpected AirTags and other Find My-equipped sensors near them. It is important to note that the Tracker Detect app will not enable Android users to …

Apple Now Allows You To Scan For Sneaky AirTags
3 years, 1 month ago

Apple Now Allows You To Scan For Sneaky AirTags

News 18  

Apple recently launched the beta 2 versions of the iOS 15.2. In the new update, Apple has made some tweaks to the Find My app and added a new option in the “Items” tab, reports MacRumours. The new option is titled, “Items That Can Track Me.” If a user is suspicious or curious in general, they can tap on the …

Apple AirTag Review: Don't Start Misplacing Your Wallet And Keys, On Purpose
3 years, 5 months ago

Apple AirTag Review: Don't Start Misplacing Your Wallet And Keys, On Purpose

News 18  

It is a horrible feeling to misplace things. Whatever it may be, chances are you’ll be able to find an accessory that’ll help you latch, attach, or pin an Apple AirTag tracker to your belongings. With an Apple AirTag tracker inside it, you’ll be able to track it on the Find My app on your phone. Every phone your currently …

Apple’s AirTags Are a Gift to Stalkers
3 years, 7 months ago

Apple’s AirTags Are a Gift to Stalkers

Wired  

When Apple first unveiled the iPod, Steve Jobs promised to put a “thousand songs in your pocket.” Twenty years later, when Apple unveiled its newest device, AirTags, it promised to put a global tracking network in your pocket, purse, or any place else the tiny device can be hidden. But there are also known defenses against these threats, whether it’s …

Apple AirTag review: A look at Apple’s first key finder
3 years, 7 months ago

Apple AirTag review: A look at Apple’s first key finder

The Independent  

Buy now Price and availability The biggest shock for us during the Apple event wasn’t that the company had finally announced the AirTag after such a long time. Design The first thing you’ll notice when you open up the box is simply how tiny the Apple AirTag is. Inside the Find My app is a map that shows the AirTag’s …

AirTags designed to track items and not people or pets, but many will attach them to a pet collar
3 years, 8 months ago

AirTags designed to track items and not people or pets, but many will attach them to a pet collar

India Today  

Apple unveiled AirTag, an all-new tracker that can help you track things like your keys, wallets, backpack, and more, at its Spring event earlier this week. Kaiann Drance, Apple's VP of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing and Ron Huang, Apple's Senior Director of Sensing and Connectivity, have touched upon some very interesting tidbits in an interview with the Fast Company around …

Apple AirTags can be read by NFC-enabled Android phones but don't get too excited
3 years, 8 months ago

Apple AirTags can be read by NFC-enabled Android phones but don't get too excited

India Today  

AirTag is finally here, and the new iPhone accessory helps keep track of and locate lost items with the company's Find My app. During the keynote, the Apple executive explained how the new tracker works but didn't mention an interesting bit that even Android phones can identify an AirTag in Lost Mode. The details were revealed by a support page …

Apple unveils new products, schedules privacy crackdown
3 years, 8 months ago

Apple unveils new products, schedules privacy crackdown

Associated Press  

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Apple spruced up its product line at an event Tuesday while slipping in quiet notice of a software update, now due next week, designed to enhance the privacy of iPhone users at the expense of digital advertisers such as Facebook. Apple also unveiled a new subscription option for podcasts and a gadget called AirTags — coin-sized …

Apple’s app stores open new privacy window for customers
4 years ago

Apple’s app stores open new privacy window for customers

Associated Press  

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple has begun spelling out what kinds of personal information is being collected by the digital services displayed in its app stores for iPhones and other products made by the trendsetting company. Starting Monday, the additional disclosures will begin to appear in apps made for iPads, Mac computers and Apple’s TV streaming device, as well as its …

Apple defers update of its anti-tracking feature to 2021
4 years, 3 months ago

Apple defers update of its anti-tracking feature to 2021

The Hindu  

Apple is delaying a new privacy feature that will require developers to seek permission from users to collect data and track them across mobile apps and websites on iPhones and iPads. The anti-tracking feature would make it difficult for app-makers to track people online and sell ads digitally. To give developers time to make necessary changes, apps will be required …

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