Apple has finally launched AirTags, the long-awaited tracking device that can help you find your lost items. However, AirTags are not compatible with Android phones yet. Users need an NFC-enabled device to use these Tags. Apple is reportedly developing an Android app for AirTags. This might release soon. AirTags were launched last month, after many leaks and rumors. Apple has also rolled out a security firmware update for AirTags within a month of their launch.
Apple AirTags update
The Cupertino based tech giant has improved the security of AirTags, the tracking device that can help to find lost items. The latest update protects these AirTags from any unwanted tracking. This security update came after some users reported problems and risks with AirTags. Some people were worried that AirTags could be hacked by cybercriminals and used for unwanted tracking. Apple has addressed these concerns with this update.
Android app for Apple AirTags
Apple has announced that it is working on an Android app for AirTags, the tracking device that can help to find the lost Android items or devices. The app will let Android users manage their AirTag and use its features. The Android app will make AirTags more appealing to Android users, who can’t use them right now.
The app will allow users to control the AirTag and access other functionalities. With the launch of Android app, it will allow Android users to move ahead and buy the AirTags. Currently, these AirTags are of no use to Android users.
Android users need a NFC-enabled device to locate a lost AirTag. They can only do this if the AirTag is in Lost mode. This means that Android users can only help iPhone users find their AirTags. However, an Android app for Apple AirTags is coming soon. This app will let Android users access more features and functions of AirTags. Also Read – Google “Find My” network clone for Android users under works
AirTags security update
Apple is planning to release an Android app for AirTags later this year. AirTags for Android is the tracking device that can help users to find lost items or devices. As mentioned, the app is likely to launch later this year, but we don’t know much about how it will work. There are still many unanswered questions about AirTags.
Apple has recently updated the software of AirTags to improve their privacy. The update changes the alert time of the AirTag sensors. The sensors will make noises between 8 and 24 hours after the AirTag is separated from its owner. Before, the alert time was three days. This will prevent unwanted people from tracking users AirTag.
The new update will ensure that people can track their lost device without compromising on the security. According to recent reports, it has been found that AirTag are not the safest despite the number of security features. Also Read – Apple Spring Loaded Event: Multiple launches and Highlights
