Apple and Google Launch Cross-Platform Feature to Detect Unwanted Bluetooth Tracking Devices
On Monday, Apple and Google formally announced the release of a new feature that alerts users on iOS and Android devices when a Bluetooth tracking device is being used to surreptitiously monitor them without their knowledge or agreement.
The businesses stated in a joint statement that this will help reduce the misuse of devices meant to help keep track of items and that it also intends to address potential concerns to user privacy and safety.
The cross-platform solution concept was first made public by the two IT behemoths precisely a year ago.
The feature, known as Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers (DULT), can be found on iOS devices with iOS 17.5, which was released yesterday, and Android devices running versions 6.0 and higher read more Apple and Google Launch Cross-Platfor...