Google has simplified the fight against harassment: Android will now help you find and neutralize an unknown Bluetooth tracker

Google has announced the release of two updates for its alert feature for nearby unknown trackers, similar to the Apple AirTag. This should make it easier for Android device owners to detect devices that could be used for surveillance or other criminal purposes.

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The unknown tracker detection feature was introduced in July 2023. It automatically sends a notification to the owner of an Android smartphone if it detects a Bluetooth tracker near it that is not associated with this device.

One of the new updates allows Android smartphone owners to temporarily stop sending location updates to the Find My Device network when an unknown tracker is detected. Google will block updates for 24 hours, so the smartphone’s location will not be visible to those who can track it through a tracker.

The second update will allow the user, in case of receiving an alert about an unknown tracker, to determine the place where he is located using the Find Nearby function. By clicking on a notification about an unknown tracker, the user will see on the map the location where the unknown tracker was last seen nearby. Once the user finds it, Google will also offer instructions on how to physically disable the tracking device.

If the tracker cannot be detected, the Find Nearby function will connect the user’s smartphone to the tracker via Bluetooth and display the proximity to it on the map. Once the user gets close to the specified location, they can use the Play Sound feature to try to find the tracker using audio cues.

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