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Android’s ‘Find My Device’ network inches forward as industry spec nears release

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Google unveiled a new “Find My Device” network for Android users that would allow trackers to be located using millions of Android devices. That network is currently waiting on Apple to be released, but things are finally getting closer as the industry specification that Apple is waiting on is nearing its release, and in turn support for Android “Find My Device.”

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Amid busy holiday travels, Apple still holds back Android’s ‘Find My Device’ network

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Back in May of this year, Google announced that it would launch the “Find My Device” network for Android, which would allow for AirTag-like tracking on Android devices. But, over the summer, Google announced that it would delay the “Find My Device” network until Apple implemented tracking protection in iOS, and now, amid the busiest travel season of the year, Google is still leaving Android users at the mercy of Apple.

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Google’s Find My Device network delay: What happens to Chipolo and Pebblebee’s Android trackers?

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When Google announced the new Find My Device network at I/O 2023 back in May, some tracker brands were quick to jump on board. Chipolo and Pebblebee have had pre-orders open for quite some time now for Android trackers that work with Google’s network, but with that network now delayed, what happens next?

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Check who can see your Android phone’s location

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In recent Android versions, safety and privacy have been forefront in the majority of changes made, though are still ways that others can see your Android device’s location without acting in a malicious way. This guide will bring you through several location-sharing features and how to configure or disable them entirely, letting you take control of who can see your Android phone’s location.

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December Google Play System Updates: Digital driver’s license beta, Find My Device expansion [U]

Google’s December Play System Updates ready a beta test for keeping a digital driver’s license in your Android phone’s Wallet app while also preparing for next year’s Pixel Tablet.

Update 2: Google is readying the launch of an expanded “Find My Device” feature for Android, along with expanded support for digital car keys.

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