The first update allows Android phone owners to temporarily halt location updates for up to 24 hours when an unknown compatible tracker is detected.
The second update enables users who receive an unknown tracker alert to locate it using the 'Find Nearby' feature, with instructions to disable the tag.
Bluetooth trackers have been increasingly misused, particularly by domestic abusers and stalkers, which has prompted tech companies to combat these issues with new features.
The rise in misuse of Bluetooth trackers has led to collaborative efforts by Apple and Google to enhance safety measures and support a new detection standard.
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