From PC Mag: Google is now rolling out an AirTag-detection system for Android.
Initially announced at Google I/O in May, these "Unknown tracker alerts" are arriving(Opens in a new window) on phones running Android 6.0 and up "this month," according to Erik Kay, Google VP of Engineering. So Android devices sold over the past seven years or so should receive the software.
The alert system finally gives Android users a convenient way to see if a rogue AirTag has been placed in their belongings or car to track their location. In December 2021, Apple released an Android app called Tracker Detect to address the problem, but it requires users to proactively download(Opens in a new window) it from the Google Play Store and then manually click the scanning function.
In contrast, Google's built-in alert system is designed to "automatically" detect rogue AirTags around you and display an alert on your phone, which can be clicked for more information.
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