Among the new features aimed at Android, presented this Wednesday (10), during the I/O 2023 event, Google revealed that it will create a network for find my device. The novelty will expand the functionality to more types of devices.
According to the search giant, it will be possible to locate headphones, tracker tags and even cell phones offline, through Bluetooth proximity. Until then, only smartphones connected to the internet could be found by functionality.
In the case of headphones, this will be possible after firmware updates applied to Sony and JBL branded models – in addition to Pixel Buds. As for the tracker tags, there will also be integration with brands such as Tile, Chipolo and Pebblebee.
Another novelty is support for Apple AirTags, as part of the agreement between the Mountain View company and its Cupertino competitor.
The network will still be used to increase the security of its user. It will be able to identify if there is an unwanted tracker that the individual is unaware of and may be “following” their movements.
In practice, when the find my device identifies that there is a tag moving in the same direction as the user, an alert will be issued to the person that there is a device moving with him.
In addition to displaying a map with the place where the device appears, to know where it was detected traveling with you, there will be an option to play a sound on the tracker, in order to help you find it.
To top it all off, Google’s tool will show instructions for physically disabling the tracking tag. The forecast is that the resource will be available in the beginning of the second half of this year.
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