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https://gizmodo.com/apple-lets-you-scan-for-evil-airtags-that-might-be-hove-1848036651 https://gizmodo.com/apple-lets-you-scan-for-evil-airtags-tha... "The com

https://gizmodo.com/apple-lets-you-scan-for-evil-airtags-that-might-be-hove-1848036651 https://gizmodo.com/apple-lets-you-scan-for-evil-airtags-tha... "The company also announced that it was working on an app for Android users that would send them alerts about unwanted tracking devices similar to those iPhone users receive. The Android app is set to launch later this year." Apple may not hit the end of 2021, and they don't get full credit until they release the app, but they're aware of the issue and have stated they are working on a solution.

mcphage 5y ago
> but they're aware of the issue and have stated they are working on a solution I'd rather they work with Google to get those notifications automatically, rather than requiring someone to be aware of AirTags, and download an app, in order to be notified. Perhaps they can work with carriers to get the app pre-loaded?
account-5 5y ago
So I need to download an app so I know I'm not being tracked by apple tech? That's not a solution, that's part of the problem!
- JasonFruit 5y ago
  And once I do, I'm being willingly tracked by Apple tech.
- imwillofficial 5y ago
  No, that is literally a solution. Just one you may not like.
  - altcognito 5y ago
    Extortion is really unpopular. If I want to be safe from Apple trackers I have to engage with said company on their terms. It is at least unethical.
    - breakfastduck 5y ago
      Hardly extortion. It's not like Apple are the only company in the world manufacturing tracking devices. In fact with most tracking systems their entire MO is to NOT alert the person you're tracking to their existence.
      - jvolkman 5y ago
        One difference is that acquiring those other devices requires premeditation, whereas an AirTag is a cheap impulse purchase at Target.
        breakfastduck 5y ago
        I don't see how that's relevant.
        imwillofficial 5y ago
        Planting a tracker on somebody requires premeditation
    - imwillofficial 5y ago
      How is this extortion? Apply is the only tracker company with free notifications to prevent abuse.
jvolkman 5y ago
It sounds like that Android app is only going to be useful to detect being tracked yourself, but not allow Android users to track their own tags? Hah. Imagine the reaction in this community if the parties were reversed: Google released a creepy device that can track an individual's location, and iPhone users had to install and continuously run a Google app just to defend themselves.
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mcphage 5y ago

> but they're aware of the issue and have stated they are working on a solution I'd rather they work with Google to get those notifications automatically, rather than requiring someone to be aware of AirTags, and download an app, in order to be notified. Perhaps they can work with carriers to get the app pre-loaded?

account-5 5y ago

So I need to download an app so I know I'm not being tracked by apple tech? That's not a solution, that's part of the problem!

JasonFruit 5y ago
And once I do, I'm being willingly tracked by Apple tech.
imwillofficial 5y ago
No, that is literally a solution. Just one you may not like.
- altcognito 5y ago
  Extortion is really unpopular. If I want to be safe from Apple trackers I have to engage with said company on their terms. It is at least unethical.
  - breakfastduck 5y ago
    Hardly extortion. It's not like Apple are the only company in the world manufacturing tracking devices. In fact with most tracking systems their entire MO is to NOT alert the person you're tracking to their existence.
    - jvolkman 5y ago
      One difference is that acquiring those other devices requires premeditation, whereas an AirTag is a cheap impulse purchase at Target.
      - breakfastduck 5y ago
        I don't see how that's relevant.
      - imwillofficial 5y ago
        Planting a tracker on somebody requires premeditation
  - imwillofficial 5y ago
    How is this extortion? Apply is the only tracker company with free notifications to prevent abuse.

jvolkman 5y ago

It sounds like that Android app is only going to be useful to detect being tracked yourself, but not allow Android users to track their own tags? Hah. Imagine the reaction in this community if the parties were reversed: Google released a creepy device that can track an individual's location, and iPhone users had to install and continuously run a Google app just to defend themselves.

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