Apple updates AirTag to block unwanted tracking

Apple’s AirTag wireless tracking device introduced about a year ago, although it was offered to prevent users from losing a thing, it is also preferred for many malicious uses. was done. The technology giant aims to prevent these abuses with new privacy and security measures.

AirTags are aimed to be used for their intended purpose

While launching AirTag, Apple aimed to enable users to track personal items such as keys, wallets and backpacks with the Find My application and prevent them from getting lost. . Many reports about the device show that the use is not always carried out for these purposes.

With reports of abuse increasing, Apple has decided to take additional steps. The technology giant states that the device is designed for users who set up their AirTag for the first time to track their own belongings, and that when they use the device to track a person without their consent or an item that does not belong to them without the knowledge of the owner, it is a crime and that their information can be shared with law enforcement when necessary. will display a warning.

In another change, the name of AirPods will be shown in the warning instead of the unknown accessory, as AirPods causing the “Unknown Accessory Detected” warning causes confusion about unwanted tracking.

Apple is also updating its spam support article. The article will include more information on what to do when people suspect they are being tracked.

With these changes, the technology giant also announced other features that they aim to make available this year. With Precision Finding, people exposed to spam will help them find unknown AirTags. iPhone 11, 12 or 13 users will be able to determine the distance and direction of an unknown AirTag while in range.

Also, Apple will adjust the AirTag’s volume to play louder tones so that unknown tracking devices will be easier to find

Apple stated that they will carry out all efforts to ensure the use of AirTag for the company’s launch purpose, and that measures will continue to be taken to prevent unwanted and abuse.