Google’s New ‘Find My’ Device Network Is Useful But A Stalking RiskBy Shira OvideIf you have an Android phone or tablet, Google will email you soon — if it hasn’t already — to say your device will automatically beam its location anonymously to strangers’ compatible gadgets nearby. That’s how its AirTags work — by pinging everyone’s nearby Apple devices to triangulate location. If you believe there’s a risk strangers or someone you know could be stalking you, don’t let Google add your devices to this digital narc network. If you don’t say no, your Android devices will be automatically added. (I have instructions at the bottom of this article to turn off this feature for Apple and Android phones.)

Source: Washington Post May 11, 2024 05:09 UTC