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The main difference I can think of is that Airtags can piggy-back on all Apple devices around it to track better.
by captn3m0 5y ago
The main difference I can think of is that Airtags can piggy-back on all Apple devices around it to track better.
- cromka 5y agoNot really, technically anyone can join the network: "Part of the Made for iPhone (MFi) Program, the Find My network accessory program is designed for any accessory developer looking to connect an existing or new product to the Find My network. Third-party products must adhere to all the privacy protections of the Find My network that Apple customers rely on." https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apples-find-my-network-now-offers-new-third-party-finding-experiences/ https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apples-find-my-networ...
- kiwidrew 5y agoI have to wonder how many of those "privacy protections" are enforced by the software running on the tag itself, though. A malicious tag might be able to attack an iPhone -- it's not hard to imagine that the "communicate with tag" protocol stack may be vulnerable.
- cromka 5y agoThat's good observation.