The advent of Bluetooth trackers has made it a lot easier to find your bag or keys when they’re lost, but it has also put inconspicuous tracking tools in the hands of people who might misuse them.

Android offers OS-level “Unknown tracker alerts“, and Google is now adding two new features, including Find Nearby, for Find My Device (FMD) network tags. Under Settings > Safety & emergency, you can ...

AirTags and other Bluetooth trackers can be a lifesaver when you've accidentally lost your keys, purse, or even your luggage. Although they're commonly called Bluetooth trackers, AirTags and other ...

Google is adding a couple of new features to Android’s safety alert system that will help users find unknown trackers moving with them. The new features cover all tags and tracking devices that ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android provides new safety features to combat tech-enabled stalking with enhanced unknown tracker alerts. Users can ...

Google is rolling out an update to Android’s unknown tracker alerts that makes it easier to stop people from tracking you. A new feature lets you temporarily pause your device’s location from being ...

On Monday, Apple and Google jointly announced a new privacy feature that warns Android and iOS users when an unknown Bluetooth tracking device travels with them. Named Detecting Unwanted Location ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...