Apple’s AirTag tracking device has been a subject of criticism as it can be used as a tool for stalking people. It recently released a safety guide to help avoid privacy issues. And now, with an aim to address these privacy issues, the company has detailed a major update for AirTag that includes a number of changes that can prove beneficial for maintaining a user’s privacy and security.
First and foremost, Apple puts emphasis on the fact that AirTag is solely meant to track and find lost items and not other people, a pet, or other person’s belongings. Hence, it will now show new users with the same privacy warning message during the setup process so that it is well recorded in their minds.
There are a few more changes that will be introduced for AirTag in the near future. The Precision Finding will allow users to easily track an AirTag in case it is being used for unwanted tracking. Users will be able to find the distance and direction of an AirTag within the range. It will be available for iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and iPhone 13 users.
Apple is also working with law enforcement and safety groups to look into AirTag misuse cases. In a press release, Apple states, “We have successfully partnered with them on cases where the information we provided has been used to trace an AirTag back to the perpetrator, who was then apprehended and charged.” In addition, the company has updated its support document for unwanted tracking support to tell users about the AirTag, AirPods, and Find My network’s various security features.
