The proposal would allow both iOS and Android devices to detect an always-on Bluetooth signal, but other companies may have their own ideas.
Beyond those big few tracking manufacturers, there are a few other, smaller companies also engaged in making AirTag-like trackers. For example, there’s Nutale which sells small, cheap Bluetooth trackers. According to Apple, the standards development organization Internet Engineering Task Force has agreed to enforce these standards. That group has been responsible for
In addition, devices need to transition from a “near-owner” mode to a “separated” mode if the device is no longer near an owner’s device after 30 minutes. This mode will also allow users to look up the serial number of a device, which could be used by police to find stalkers.The draft specs mention that the devices should be able to play a sound around a user when their device detects an unknown tracker. However,, eliminating one of the major ways Apple tries to alert users of unwanted devices.
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