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Re:Apple's AirTag uncovers a secret German intelligence agency by rjmunro on Tuesday January 25, 2022 @12:06PM (#30074401)
Can an iPhone detect other people's AirTags? What about an iPad? How do I do that?
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Re:Apple's AirTag uncovers a secret German intelligence agency by throwaway894345 on Tuesday January 25, 2022 @12:12PM (#30074492)
I'm not the OP nor am I sure about the specific answer to your question, but an iPhone will alert you if there's an airtag that's following you around which doesn't belong to you. In other words, if someone is tracking you it will alert you. There is also an app for Android that does the same.
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Re:Apple's AirTag uncovers a secret German intelligence agency by raxxorrax on Wednesday January 26, 2022 @03:46AM (#30083230)
So Apple has a tool against stalking caused by their own products. Reports of abuse are rising though. Technically trackers are illegal in Germany, but the law and legislation acts slowly.
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