Although they were created to help users find their objects, AirTags are not always used correctly. From the first moment, there were privacy issues that Apple tried to solve.
The measures taken are aimed at removing all fears, but some were left behind. Now Apple is taking it one step further, and this time for Android users. They can already search for the availability of AirTags on their smartphones.
Apple has prepared another app for Android
Since AirTags are a product of the Apple ecosystem, it is natural that they can only be used and discovered by brand hardware. This was his position, and it is unlikely to change in the future, which is natural.
So, just like with AirTags, Android users were exposed and couldn't determine if they were being used to spy on them. This will change with the advent of the app. Tracker detection, which allows you to search for these devices in close proximity to smartphones.
Airtags can now be detected using this application.
Apple will not restrict the use of this app to AirTags only, nor will it open it to other devices. From what is disclosed in the description of the app, it can detect other devices that can use the Fid Me network to discover.
Easy to use, users only need to start searching for these devices. If an AirTag is detected, it will appear as unknown and will not contain any additional information.
If this AirTag is detected for more than 10 minutes, new capabilities will be provided to Android users. They will be able to activate audio playback to help locate the device. When approaching a smartphone with active NFC, instructions will be displayed to turn it off.
This is a solution that has been awaited for some time to help Android users protect themselves from AirTags misuse, as recently seen. Now they can find these Apple devices and avoid being tracked without your permission.
