Tuesday, Apple and Google jointly submitted a proposed industry specification aimed at combatting the misuse of AirTags and other Bluetooth location-tracking devices for unwanted tracking including stalking, harassment, and theft. The specification requires creators of Bluetooth tracking devices to implement “unauthorized tracking detection and alerts” across Android and iOS devices. This means that both iOS
Tuesday, Apple and Google jointly submitted a proposed industry specification aimed at combatting the misuse of AirTags and other Bluetooth location-tracking devices for unwanted tracking including stalking, harassment, and theft.
The specification requires creators of Bluetooth tracking devices to implement “unauthorized tracking detection and alerts” across Android and iOS devices.
This means that both iOS and Android users will be alerted if a tracker that is separated from its owner is travelling with the user. They will also receive instructions on how to find the tracker and disable it.
