Google delays its upgraded, more expansive Find My Device network

Google is delaying the broad expansion of its Find My Device feature, and it says it's doing so with personal safety in mind since the industry spec proposed by itself and Apple isn't quite ready yet. User safety and the prevention of unwanted location tracking is a top priority for Android," Google's Erik Kay announced in a blog post today. At this time we've made the decision to hold the rollout of the Find My Device network until Apple has implemented protections for iOS."

Need to catch up? Back at its I/O 2023 keynote, Google revealed plans to leverage millions of current Android devices to help track down your missing gadgets, including phones, compatible accessories, and a new wave of Bluetooth item trackers. If that sounds...

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