Ars TechnicaJul 27, 2023

Android phones can now tell you if there’s an AirTag following you

Google says its own tracker ecosystem is on hold until iOS has the same protection.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/07/android-phones-can-now-tell-you-if-theres-an-airtag-following-you/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Android phones can now tell you if there’s an AirTag following you

Google says its own tracker ecosystem is on hold until iOS has the same protection.

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Show threadScooter 🏳️‍🌈 ⚽ 🚴‍♂️ 🐻
@arstechnica so.... googles own tracker is on hold indefinitely? Apple ain't gonna do anything to help Android
Jul 27, 2023 at 8:33pmWeb
Show threadBen VirgilioJul 28, 2023

@aggiepm @arstechnica that was my thought too! What incentive would Apple have to encourage Google to develop a competing product. Seems like a no-brainer for them to just not update or slow roll it as long as feasible.

Gotta wonder what's in the agreement, maybe more details about it are available...?

Show threadmartinhamelJul 28, 2023
@aggiepm @arstechnica I'm with you. That all seems very strange. I guess the truth is not really that.