Find AirTags and avoid being spied on
Apple's AirTags are small devices that can be attached to any object to be located at all times through the Find My network. But these geolocation devices can also be used for malicious purposes, so the company has developed a tool for Android to prevent users from being spied on.
An Apple app for Android
Tracker Detect is an Apple app for Android devices to prevent users from being tracked with AirTags. That is, if we think someone is using its AirTag to track our location, we can download the APK file of this application to scan and find the locator.
It is very simple to operate, as this software does not require any configuration or user intervention. Just launch the tool and tap the blue button to start scanning. The system will be able to find a locator if it is out of the Bluetooth range of its owner, although it may take up to 15 minutes to find it.
Try to find objects that have been separated from the person they belong to and that are compatible with the Apple Find network.
Thus, in this simple way, it is possible to prevent Find My from being used to spy on us or to know where we are. The drawback is that this app does not give us detailed information about the locator, so we will not be able to know who its owner is or contact him in case we find it by accident.
Requirements and additional information:
- Minimum operating system requirements: Android 9.0.
Almudena Galán
With a degree in Law and Journalism, I specialized in criminology and cultural journalism. Mobile apps, especially Android apps, are one of my great passions. I have been testing dozens of apps every day for over six years now, discovering all...
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