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Apple Updates AirTags to Limit Their Potential as Stalking Devices – PCMag AU
Apple is also creating an app to help Android users identify unwanted AirTags that’ve been traveling with them. Expect it to arrive later this year.
(Apple AirTag)
Apple is rolling out an update to prevent its AirTag trackers from being exploited to secretly track peoples locations.
Its no secret that the coin-sized device can be used to monitor someones position by slipping it into their bag or purse. But as a safeguard, Apple programmed each AirTag to beep once its been separated from the original owner after three days.
Still, three days is a long time before the alert goes off. So on Thursday, Apple said its shortening the window to a…
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