Google’s current version of Find My Devices allows you to find Android devices as long as they are connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network. If there is no connection, only the location of the last activity is checked in. A similar service from Apple uses many more tools – the whole ecosystem is involved, including tablets and headphones.
Google developers plan to follow a similar path, allowing other devices to transmit data to a lost device. Company representatives revealed details at the Google I/O conference. With the help of such devices, a large-scale network will be formed, which will provide the transfer of information about the current geolocation to the Google server.
Experts have noted that billions of devices worldwide will be integrated into the network. Interaction with networks of trackers such as Chipolo and Tile is also planned. All transmitted data will be encrypted, so that only the owner of the lost device will be able to access it. The developers have separately pointed out that all attempts to use the service for unauthorized user monitoring will be stopped. An alert will be sent to the device if third-party tracker activity is detected. This will also apply to Apple AirTag – the companies will work together to block surveillance using mobile devices.
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