"Apple has spent years building safeguards into the AirTag and the Find My network to reduce the risk of misuse and to alert people if a tracker they don't own appears to be moving with them. If you're worried about whether an AirTag or similar tracker might be following you, here's how Apple's unwanted tracking alerts work, what notifications to look for and what you can do on both iPhone and Android."
"If an AirTag or another compatible tracker is separated from its owner and detected near you over time, your device may display a notification or the tracker itself may emit a sound. These alerts are intended to discourage someone from secretly tracking another person without their knowledge. Apple has also worked with Google on a cross-platform industry standard, so alerts can appear on both iOS and Android devices, not just iPhones."
AirTags help people track belongings like keys, bags and luggage. The Find My network uses Bluetooth and nearby devices to update accessory locations. Apple built safeguards to reduce misuse and to alert people when an unlinked tracker appears to be moving with them. A tracker separated from its owner and detected nearby over time may trigger a device notification or cause the tracker to emit a sound. Alerts aim to discourage secret tracking. Apple collaborated with Google on a cross-platform standard so alerts can appear on both iOS and Android devices. Tracking notifications are enabled by default on iPhone and iPad; iOS 17.5 adds broader compatibility while iOS 14.5 introduced basic alerts.
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