for several years, More and more manufacturers entered the Bluetooth tracker market, small signs to hang on his bag or others to consult his position in real time. Popularized by Tile, Apple then entered the arena with the AirTag, followed by Samsung with Oppo, which also offered its version equipped with the Galaxy SmartTag or Ultra Wideband.
Just, these devices were quickly diverted for criminal or suspicious purposesCar thieves who use AirTags to track their targets or even this fake AirTag developed to spy on iPhone users. To try to remedy the situation, Apple has also launched an Android app to clear spy trackers.
Google wants to give Android a Bluetooth tracker detector
But obviously, it wasn’t enough for Google. As reported by our colleagues on the site 9To5GoogleMountain View firm has been operating since mid-March Integration of Bluetooth tracker detector directly into Android. This feature will be implemented in Google Play services, making it compatible with many devices, both new and old.
In the latest version 22.12.13 of Google Play Services, “unknown device alerts” and one “foreign sign detected notification” For Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons. Additionally, there are three tags that refer directly to AirTags and Tiles. Visibly and when an unknown tracker is identified by your Android smartphone, You will be able to steal it to find it easier.
However, GoogleYou may not be able to play the tag if its ID has changed recently”. At the moment it is impossible to know when this system will be released and there are a few gray areas regarding its operation: will the user need to manually initiate scans Or will the system run in the background like Apple offers on iPhones? One thing is for sure, it would be a good idea for Google, Apple, Tile, Oppo, Samsung and other brands that sell Bluetooth trackers. Work hand in hand to improve the efficiency of the Google system.
