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Apple and Google join forces to tackle the side-effects of location trackers

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Google and Apple have introduced a new industry standard for Bluetooth trackers, aimed at preventing unwanted tracking across all platforms.
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Google and Apple have announced a new industry standard to alert users if an unknown Bluetooth tracker is moving with them.
This collaborative effort aims to address concerns about the misuse of Bluetooth trackers for unauthorized tracking.
Google and Apple have announced the joint development of an industry specification called “Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers (DULT).” This specification aims to protect users of both Android and iOS devices by alerting them if an unknown Bluetooth tracking device is being used to track their movements without their knowledge.
Bluetooth trackers like Apple’s AirTags have revolutionized how people locate lost items.

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