Android Reportedly Developing Its Own Tracker Tool

Apple released one for the platform back in December.

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With Bluetooth trackers becoming more popular, privacy concerns are also being raised, and Google is now reportedly looking to develop its own tool to detect unwanted trackers via Android devices.

Since its release back in April last year, Apple has made improvements on the AirTags to address privacy and stalking concerns. The device will chime within 24 hours of being separated from its owner, and iPhones have the capability to detect unwanted trackers and notify users. To bring these defenses beyond the iOS sphere, Apple also created an Android app that can scan for AirTags around you.

Hoping not to just rely on its competitor, Google is now also planning on developing its own Android app to detect unwanted Bluetooth trackers. According to reports, recent APK codes make references to both Tile and an “ATag,” which is most likely AirTags. It also suggests that users will be able to ring the owner of those trackers once detected.

However, Google has yet to officially confirm anything, and development is still in its early stages, so it’s unlikely a built detection app will be released any time soon for Android.

Elsewhere in tech, LinkedIn is working on new analytics and video features for content creators.

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