New Delhi: As introduced at this yr’s developer occasion Google I/O, the tech large has began to roll out the “unknown tracker alerts” function to Android 6.0+ customers, which can assist preserve customers protected from undesirable Bluetooth monitoring.
The function will mechanically notify Android customers if an unknown Bluetooth machine is travelling with them, as an illustration, if somebody is stalking them utilizing an Apple AirTag or different Bluetooth monitoring machine.
“With unknown tracker alerts, you will get notified on your compatible Android device if an unknown Bluetooth tracker is separated from its owner and is determined to be travelling with you,” Google stated in a blogpost on Thursday.
Users can faucet the notification to be taught extra concerning the tracker and look at a map of the place the tracker was seen travelling with them. They may faucet “Play sound” and the tracker will make a noise to assist them find it with out the proprietor of the tracker understanding.
“Unknown tracker alerts currently work with Apple AirTags. We’ll continue to work with tag manufacturers to expand this important protection to other tracking tags over time through our joint industry specification,” the corporate stated.
Moreover, the tech large talked about that after receiving an alert, customers can be taught extra concerning the unknown Bluetooth tracker and get recommendations on how one can take motion.
When they create the machine close to the again of their telephone, some Bluetooth trackers could share their serial quantity or further details about the proprietor of the machine, just like the final 4 digits of their telephone quantity.
The firm additionally constructed a “manual scan” function so customers can test if there are any trackers close by which might be separated from their homeowners. To do that, go to Settings > Safety & Emergency> Unknown tracker alerts and faucet the “Scan Now” button. “Your device will take about 10 seconds to complete a manual scan, and then you’ll see a list of trackers that are currently determined to be near you and separated from their owner’s device,” Google stated.
