Apple updates AirTag to make it more secure

In April, Apple introduced the AirTag tracker, designed to help find and track lost items.

But the miniature gadget caused a mixed reaction from users.

What's wrong?

Questions arise about the safety of the mark, becauseit can be used to secretly spy on someone: for example, quietly put a gadget in the bag of your partner or competitor and always be aware of where he is and where he walks/drives.

To some extent, the way in whichAirTag alerts passersby about a lost tracker nearby: it makes a sound after three days of loss. But if you live with someone who is watching you, the AirTag will not beep, as it will see the “parent” device every day.

A new approach is aimed at combating this problem.a tracker update that should "prevent unwanted tracking." Now the AirTag will beep not after 3 days, but during time windows of 8 to 24 hours. If someone discovers that they have an unwanted device, all they need to do is bring their iPhone or gadget with NFC to it and receive instructions on how to disable its tracking.

Additionally, CNET reports that Apple is working on an Android app for AirTag detection, with the company promising to share more details "later this year."

In terms of firmware, the AirTag will automatically update whenever you are near your iPhone.

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