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These feel like welcome changes. Don't think it addresses all the past concerns.
by darkwizard42 5y ago
These feel like welcome changes. Don't think it addresses all the past concerns.
- tssva 5y agoIt addresses none of the key past concerns. Specifically the ability for the devices to operate with their speakers disabled and no effective means for non-iPhone users to detect they are being tracked. The Android app Apple released is basically useless since it requires manual scanning.
- dwaite 5y ago> The Android app Apple released is basically useless since it requires manual scanning. It is better than nothing. The limitation on background scanning is likely due to Android + diverse hardware not providing a low-power way to do such a thing. The more effort Apple takes to bind an Apple ID to a real world identity, the more consequence comes from abuse of a tag. The alerting serves to make that consequence more likely.
- Gigachad 5y agoMostly all seem ok. The only one that makes me a little sad is the precision finding tool will make it easier for thieves to spot tags on bikes.
- darkwizard42 5y agoYeah, but the original purpose was for keeping track of your own stuff, not as a deterrent for theft. For your bike, I would recommend something from here: https://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/find-your-stolen-bike-with-a-gps-tracker-165579 https://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/find-your-stolen-b...