Apple’s Bluetooth-based tracking device AirTag might be a nifty device for users to track and find items, but it has raised several privacy concerns ever since its launch. It has been suspected that the device, apart from finding lost things, can access users’ location without them knowing, thus, causing security issues. To sort this out, Apple has released an Android app that can detect unknown AirTags near users to protect their privacy.
The new Tracker Detect app, which was recently confirmed to be made available on the Google Play Store, can be used by people to detect unknown AirTags that may be around them. These can either be lost or intentionally placed to track them.
“AirTag provides industry-leading privacy and security features and today we are extending new capabilities to Android devices. Tracker Detect gives Android users the ability to scan for an AirTag or supported Find My enabled item trackers that might be traveling with them without their knowledge. We are raising the bar on privacy for our users and the industry, and hope others will follow,” a spokesperson from the company said in a statement.
