Apple has recently released a new developer version of its operating system, IOS 17.5, that includes a new feature allowing users to track more accessories, including non-Apple ones. This feature will notify users of nearby accessories that can be located using their iPhone. Users have the option to choose whether or not to share this information with others in order to maintain their privacy.
On the other hand, Google is set to announce a Find My Device network today that will enable users to locate devices even when they are offline. This network will include devices such as headphones and products like the “Air Tag.” While Google has not specified which other accessories can be tracked through the application, concerns have already been raised about potential privacy violations. Regulators around the world may need to establish boundaries to protect privacy in an age where it is increasingly being eroded.
