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- Apple’s new AirTag app for Android, called Tracker Detect, helps you keep track of nearby AirTags.
- Users can scan for nearby devices compatible with Apple’s Find My network to see if they’re being tracked.
- Tracker Detect is available for free in the Google Play Store.
Apple’s AirTag item trackers can be a double-edged sword. They’re extremely reliable and accurate item trackers, so clipping them onto your important items almost ensures you’ll never lose things like your wallet or keys. But they can also be used maliciously. If someone wants to track your whereabouts, they can throw one into your bag or purse, and you might never know it’s there.
Apple’s new AirTag app, called Tracker Detect, attempts to keep Android users safe by scanning for unexpected nearby AirTags or other devices compatible with Apple’s Find My network.