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Google decided to take care of our gadgets and not only that.
Google has announced a major update of the Find Device feature for the Android operating system. This long-awaited innovation will not only help owners of Android gadgets find their lost or stolen phones, but also open up new opportunities for tracking other things.
Now, even if your Android device works offline, you can still determine its location using a network of other gadgets. The decentralized system silently collects and transmits information about the intended location of the object to the owner. As a person gets closer to their phone, they will receive visual cues in the app.
Owners of Google's new Pixel 8 smartphones will be able to track their gadgets even when turned off. This feature will be very useful, for example, if the phone is stolen.
Starting in May, the expanded search network will also support new Bluetooth trackers from Chipolo and Pebblebee. This will allow you to search not only for phone numbers, but also for other important items, such as wallets or keys. It is expected that during the year the integration will be extended to devices from Motorola, Jio and Eufy. As with Apple's "Find My" system, you will be able to grant access to your trackers to other users.
Google has also taken care of privacy. The system will track suspicious activity, for example, if a "foreign" tracker starts moving with you. In this case, the user will immediately receive a warning about the threat. In addition, the number of requests for tracking the tracker's location is limited.
In addition to mobile devices, the expanded Google search network will also interact with other categories of gadgets. For example, the JBL and Sony headphones will receive a corresponding software update. If you lose an item at home, information about its location can be obtained through the Google Nest device.
The new feature will be available on Android devices running OS version 9 and higher. The service will launch in the United States and Canada, and then gradually expand to other regions.
Google has announced a major update of the Find Device feature for the Android operating system. This long-awaited innovation will not only help owners of Android gadgets find their lost or stolen phones, but also open up new opportunities for tracking other things.
Now, even if your Android device works offline, you can still determine its location using a network of other gadgets. The decentralized system silently collects and transmits information about the intended location of the object to the owner. As a person gets closer to their phone, they will receive visual cues in the app.
Owners of Google's new Pixel 8 smartphones will be able to track their gadgets even when turned off. This feature will be very useful, for example, if the phone is stolen.
Starting in May, the expanded search network will also support new Bluetooth trackers from Chipolo and Pebblebee. This will allow you to search not only for phone numbers, but also for other important items, such as wallets or keys. It is expected that during the year the integration will be extended to devices from Motorola, Jio and Eufy. As with Apple's "Find My" system, you will be able to grant access to your trackers to other users.
Google has also taken care of privacy. The system will track suspicious activity, for example, if a "foreign" tracker starts moving with you. In this case, the user will immediately receive a warning about the threat. In addition, the number of requests for tracking the tracker's location is limited.
In addition to mobile devices, the expanded Google search network will also interact with other categories of gadgets. For example, the JBL and Sony headphones will receive a corresponding software update. If you lose an item at home, information about its location can be obtained through the Google Nest device.
The new feature will be available on Android devices running OS version 9 and higher. The service will launch in the United States and Canada, and then gradually expand to other regions.
